Mental Health and Psychiatry Training – Online

Mental health shapes every part of our lives—yet it remains one of the most misunderstood subjects. This online Mental Health and Psychiatry Training course tackles the key elements of mental health and psychiatry with clarity and respect. It introduces core psychiatric terms, disorders, and symptoms, and explores various mental conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The course addresses how these conditions affect individuals and the ways professionals support those experiencing them.

This Mental Health and Psychiatry training is ideal for those wanting a better understanding of psychological wellbeing, behavioural concerns, and psychiatric interventions. By offering an approachable yet informative route through essential mental health topics, the course encourages a confident outlook and increased sensitivity. Whether you're supporting others or aiming to understand yourself more clearly, this course will help you make sense of psychiatry without needing a medical degree. With mental health concerns rising across all age groups, this training gives you a timely, professional edge.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the key concepts of mental health and psychiatry.
• Identify signs of poor mental health and psychiatric disorders.
• Learn common approaches used in psychiatry and diagnosis.
• Explore how stigma affects mental health support and outcomes.
• Gain insight into crisis management in mental health settings.
• Recognise the role of early support in psychiatry and wellbeing.

Who is this course for?

• Teachers wishing to support students’ mental health confidently.
• HR professionals improving workplace mental health awareness.
• Counsellors deepening their knowledge of psychiatry principles.
• Support workers managing mental health in care environments.
• Managers keen to address team mental health proactively.
• Parents aiming to understand children’s mental health needs.
• Volunteers offering guidance to people with psychiatry concerns.
• Individuals looking to enhance their mental health understanding.

Career Path & UK Average Salaries

• Mental Health Support Worker – £22,000 per year
• Psychiatric Nursing Assistant – £24,500 per year
• Mental Health Advocate – £23,000 per year
• Psychiatric Technician – £25,000 per year
• Youth Mental Health Mentor – £21,500 per year
• Mental Health Administrator – £26,000 per year