DEPRESSION AWARENESS

 IIRSM and CPD Approved Course

This online Depression Awareness E-Learning course will raise awareness of depression and how it can be recognised, diagnosed, classified and treated. The Depression Awareness online course starts by looking at diagnoses before moving on to define the various types of depression; you’ll also learn about other disorders.

The online Depression Awareness course then looks at the causes of depression and the everyday factors which can make it more challenging to manage effectively.

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On the Depression Awareness e-learning course, you will learn about depression symptoms in adults, teenagers and children and how to get help.

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There’ll be information to help you understand how to recognise psychotic depression and how it can be treated.

The Depression Awareness course also looks at the physical and social effects of depression, including on those living with a person who is depressed.

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Depression management techniques and treatments will be covered, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Relaxation techniques and Mood management.

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Finally, we’ll feature the roles played by diet, exercise and managing work-life balance and lifestyle.

Target Audience

This online Depression Awareness E-Learning course is aimed at people in the health and social care sector that would like to increase their awareness of Depression to improve the care they give. It is also written in a way that is accessible to people outside of health and social care and does not assume any prior knowledge of the condition.