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Depression: Signs, Causes, and Support Duration 1 day Course Overview This course examines the medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health, and thus places depression in its broader context. Different types of depression are examined as well as the different degrees that they can manifest themselves (mild, moderate and severe). The training also focuses on the causes, signs, and symptoms of clinical depression and covers treatment options and support and self-help appropriate for the condition (including WRAPs and crisis plans). Throughout the course, the medical perspective is balanced with the lived reality of people who live with this condition. Learning Outcomes This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to: Define the medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health Identify the causes, signs and symptoms of clinical depression Consider different treatment, support and self-help options Engage and foster good rapport that minimises stigmatisation Methods of Delivery This course is very interactive and is designed to give delegates a good overview of the key issues on the agenda. The trainer will employ a mix of group work, case studies, quiz, and visual presentation throughout the day. Course Content Audience Training Considerations Certification Related Courses Course Content Defining Depression: types, causes, signs and symptoms The medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health Treatments, support and self-help for depression Lived experience: personal testimonies Resources, contacts and further reading Target Audience This course is relevant to anybody in the voluntary sector who works with people who suffer from depression. The course is suitable for both frontline staff and managers. Training Considerations There are no pre-training requirements for this course. Certification Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance. Related Courses Mental Health Awareness: Signs, Symptoms & Interventions Mental Health First Aid Self-Harm: Support Strategies & Risk Assessment

Depression: Signs, Causes, and Support

Duration

1 day

Course Overview

This course examines the medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health, and thus places depression in its broader context. Different types of depression are examined as well as the different degrees that they can manifest themselves (mild, moderate and severe). The training also focuses on the causes, signs, and symptoms of clinical depression and covers treatment options and support and self-help appropriate for the condition (including WRAPs and crisis plans).
Throughout the course, the medical perspective is balanced with the lived reality of people who live with this condition.

Learning Outcomes

This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:

Define the medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health

Identify the causes, signs and symptoms of clinical depression

Consider different treatment, support and self-help options

Engage and foster good rapport that minimises stigmatisation

Methods of Delivery

This course is very interactive and is designed to give delegates a good overview of the key issues on the agenda. The trainer will employ a mix of group work, case studies, quiz, and visual presentation throughout the day.

Course Content
Audience
Training Considerations
Certification
Related Courses

Course Content

Defining Depression: types, causes, signs and symptoms
The medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health
Treatments, support and self-help for depression
Lived experience: personal testimonies
Resources, contacts and further reading

Target Audience

Training Considerations

Certification

Related Courses


Depression: Signs, Causes, and Support Duration: 1 day Course Overview: This course examines the medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health, and thus places depression in its broader context. Different types of depression are examined as well as the different degrees that they can manifest themselves (mild, moderate and severe). The training also focuses on the causes, signs, and symptoms of clinical depression and covers treatment options and support and self-help appropriate for the condition (including WRAPs and crisis plans). Throughout the course, the medical perspective is balanced with the lived reality of people who live with this condition. Learning Outcomes: This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to: · Define the medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health · Identify the causes, signs and symptoms of clinical depression · Consider different treatment, support and self-help options · Engage and foster good rapport that minimises stigmatisation Methods of delivery: This course is very interactive and is designed to give delegates a good overview of the key issues on the agenda. The trainer will employ a mix of group work, case studies, quiz, and visual presentation throughout the day. LEARNING OBJECTIVES · Defining Depression: types, causes, signs and symptoms · The medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health · Treatments, support and self-help for depression · Lived experience: personal testimonies · Resources, contacts and further reading TARGET AUDIENCE This course is relevant to anybody in the voluntary sector who works with people who suffer from depression. The course is suitable for both frontline staff and managers. TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS There are no pre-training requirements for this course. CERTIFICATION Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance. RELATED COURSES Mental Health Awareness: Signs, Symptoms & Interventions Mental Health First Aid Self-Harm: Support Strategies & Risk Assessment

Depression: Signs, Causes, and Support
Duration: 1 day

Course Overview:

This course examines the medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health, and thus places depression in its broader context. Different types of depression are examined as well as the different degrees that they can manifest themselves (mild, moderate and severe). The training also focuses on the causes, signs, and symptoms of clinical depression and covers treatment options and support and self-help appropriate for the condition (including WRAPs and crisis plans).
Throughout the course, the medical perspective is balanced with the lived reality of people who live with this condition.

Learning Outcomes:

This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:
· Define the medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health
· Identify the causes, signs and symptoms of clinical depression
· Consider different treatment, support and self-help options
· Engage and foster good rapport that minimises stigmatisation

Methods of delivery:

This course is very interactive and is designed to give delegates a good overview of the key issues on the agenda. The trainer will employ a mix of group work, case studies, quiz, and visual presentation throughout the day.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
· Defining Depression: types, causes, signs and symptoms
· The medical and psycho-social models of mental health and ill health
· Treatments, support and self-help for depression
· Lived experience: personal testimonies
· Resources, contacts and further reading

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is relevant to anybody in the voluntary sector who works with people who suffer from depression. The course is suitable for both frontline staff and managers.

TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS
There are no pre-training requirements for this course.

CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

RELATED COURSES
Mental Health Awareness: Signs, Symptoms & Interventions
Mental Health First Aid
Self-Harm: Support Strategies & Risk Assessment