Specialist Sector Modules
Depression Awareness
A concise, UK-standard course on identifying and responding to low mood and depression.
- Duration
- 3 guided hours
- Structure
- 4 modules · 12 lessons
- Accreditation
- CPD Certification Service
About this course
Depression Awareness is written for practitioners working in UK health and social care. The programme covers identifying and responding to low mood and depression, with knowledge checks in every module and a certificate of completion carrying declared CPD hours.
What you will be able to do
- Recognise the signs of depression in adults and older people
- Hold a supportive conversation without judgement
- Reduce isolation and support activity
- Escalate risk of self-harm and suicide safely