Understanding Mental Health. Supporting Wellbeing. Providing Compassionate Care.
Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health conditions affecting people receiving health and social care support. They can impact emotional wellbeing, physical health, communication, behaviour and daily functioning. Our Anxiety and Depression in Health and Social Care course equips care staff with the knowledge, awareness and confidence to recognise signs of anxiety and depression, respond appropriately, and support individuals with empathy, respect and understanding. This training helps staff deliver care that promotes emotional wellbeing, dignity and person-centred support.
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Why Choose CareWise Training Hub?
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- Designed specifically for mental health awareness in health and social care
- Focuses on real-life care situations and emotional support needs
- Delivered by an experienced Health & Social Care Trainer
- Aligned with UK care standards and CQC expectations
- Practical, compassionate and easy to apply
- Suitable for care homes, domiciliary care, supported living & healthcare services
- Ideal for induction and refresher training
We help care providers support mental wellbeing with confidence and care.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
Care Assistants & Support Workers
Senior Care Staff & Team Leaders
Healthcare Assistants
Domiciliary Care Workers
Care Home and Residential Care Staff
Supported Living and Community Care Teams
New starters and experienced staff
Suitable for any staff supporting individuals who may experience anxiety or depression.
What This Course Covers
This course provides essential awareness and understanding of anxiety and depression, including:
Understanding anxiety and depression
Common signs and symptoms
Factors that can contribute to anxiety and depression
How anxiety and depression may affect behaviour and communication
Reducing stigma and promoting understanding
Supporting individuals with empathy and reassurance
Communication and active listening
Supporting emotional wellbeing in daily care
Knowing when and how to seek further support
Boundaries, safeguarding and professional responsibilities
The role of care staff in mental health support
All content is compassionate, practical and care-focused.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Recognise signs of anxiety and depression
Understand how mental health affects individuals
Communicate supportively and respectfully
Provide person-centred emotional support
Promote wellbeing and dignity
Know when to escalate concerns and seek additional support
Why This Training Matters for Your Organisation
Strong mental health awareness training helps your organisation:
Improve emotional wellbeing and quality of life
Reduce distress, isolation and behavioural challenges
Improve staff confidence and empathy
Support safeguarding and early intervention
Demonstrate compassionate care to inspectors
Build trust with individuals and families
Understanding mental health leads to kinder, safer and more effective care.
Compliance
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a:
Certificate of Completion – Anxiety and Depression in Health and Social Care
This certificate confirms that the learner has completed anxiety and depression awareness training relevant to health and social care roles.
Why Care Providers Trust CareWise Training Hub
CareWise Training Hub supports care providers to build safe, accountable and confident teams.
With real-world experience in health and social care, our training reflects the complex decisions care staff face daily — and provides clear guidance that supports both compassionate care and professional responsibility.
Course Format & Delivery
Instructor-led group training
Suitable for induction and refresher programmes
On-site delivery at your workplace (subject to agreement)
Interactive discussion and real-life care scenarios
Reflective and practical learning approach
Contact CareWise Training Hub today to:
- Book this course for your team
- Request a group quote
- Arrange on-site delivery
- Include this course in your induction or mandatory training package
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