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Depression Awareness Online Diploma - Accredited by The CMA
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Online
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Introduction to the Depression Awareness Diploma - The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA) Accredited
Our Depression Awareness Diploma follows on from our best selling Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia diplomas, like our best selling diplomas our Depression diploma is packed in to 13 modules teaching you everything you need to succeed in this profession.
The Depression Awareness Diploma course will give students the opportunity to learn about this common mental condition. The course is filled with information that is not only appropriate for those who have depression and want to learn more about it, but also for those who know or love people with depression, and how their loved ones can best be helped. This is also an excellent course for anyone who is interested in getting into the counselling or psychology field.
Depression is not easy to treat, and there are a number of methods that can be attempted after a diagnosis has been made. This course explains all of the traditional treatments for depression, as well as alternative and self-help treatments. Additionally, the course explains the different types of depression, how depression affects one’s life, and what events or actions might trigger depression.
This course is an online training course that allows students to study when it is convenient for them. Many who take this course remain working their full time job, which allows them to not only achieve the goal of learning more about depression, but also allows them to stay on top of their responsibilities.
Those who take the depression course can access the material from any device that can connect to the internet, and online support is available during the training. When completing the course, you will take a test, and upon passing, will receive a diploma that can be printed at home. We can also send a copy of the diploma to you for a fee.
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- Counselling Psychology
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- Psychology
- Benefits
- Internet
- Teaching
- Medical
- Full Time
- Accredited
- Depression
- Medical training
- Dyslexia
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Online Tutor
Available Monday - Friday 9-5
Course programme
The depression diploma course has been created to give people a full overview of the mental disorder. The information learned in the course will help in both personal and professional situations.
This course covers:
An introduction to depression
The causes of depression
Depression myths
The symptoms of depression, including social, physical and psychological
The different types of depression
How to help someone with depression
Traditional depression treatments
Alternative depression treatments
Self-help for depression
How to identify the triggers of depression
Lifestyle changes that can benefit depression
Life after depression
Resources in the UK to help one cope with depression
Benefits of the Depression Awareness Diploma Course
There are several benefits of completing the depression course online.
These are:
The opportunity to study wherever you wish and at any time, even at home, after work or in your lunch break.
The option to study at a pace that is easy for you, as there is no set time limit for the course.
The ability to study from any device that connects to the internet, including tablets, mobile phones and computers.
A course structure that is easy to understand, thanks to the small modules.
Available online support, when required.
A full, detailed syllabus, which ensures that you get all of the knowledge required to understand depression and to support those who have depression. This can be used in both your professional and personal life.
Improving work and volunteer prospects, especially when working in the psychological field.
Affordable pricing.
A certified diploma that is recognised in the industry.
Course Modules/Lessons
Module 1: Understanding Depression
Module 2 : What Causes Depression?
Module 3 : Myths about Depression
Module 4 : The Symptoms of Depression
Module 5: Types of Depression
Module 6: Helping Someone with Depression
Module 7: Traditional Treatments for Depression
Module 8: Alternative Therapies for Depression
Module 9 : Self-Help for Depression
Module 10 : Identifying Triggers for Depression
Module 11 : Lifestyle Changes for Depression
Module 12 : Life After Depression
Module 13: Seeking Help – Contacts and Resources
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Depression Awareness Online Diploma - Accredited by The CMA