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COVID-19: Psychological Impact, Wellbeing and Mental Health Course - Maudsley Learning

Online, United Kingdom

DEGREE TYPE

Course

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Part time

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About: This 100% online course from Maudsley Learning and the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust examines COVID-19’s psychological impact on individuals, groups and society. You’ll learn factors affecting mental health and wellbeing, coping strategies for anxiety and uncertainty, and ways to support personal and community recovery. It suits the public, carers, families, service users, and health and social care workers.

Career Outcomes: The course can support pathways into mental health support worker, peer support worker, wellbeing coordinator, community health worker, workplace wellbeing advisor, health and social care worker roles and other community or public health positions and policy settings.

Explore the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on wellbeing and mental health at an individual, group and societal level.

Improve your understanding of the psychological impact of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic is placing unprecedented mental strain on people around the world. You may be caring for someone vulnerable, struggling with finances, at risk yourself, or even grieving a loved one. All our lives have been affected.

In this course, you’ll identify the factors specific to COVID-19 that impact our wellbeing and mental health – at an individual, group and societal level.

You’ll learn helpful strategies and advice on how to deal with the anxiety and uncertainty of COVID-19, cope with its challenges, and ultimately prepare for life after coronavirus.

What topics will you cover?

Week 1: The Psychological Impact of COVID-19
Week 2: Steps to Take to Cope with COVID-19
Week 3: What Next? Preparing for Life after COVID-19

When would you like to start?

Date to be announced

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:

Improve understanding of the psychological impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing and mental health in society.
Develop knowledge of the impact of COVID-19 on me and those around me.
Improve the ability to apply knowledge around managing my own wellbeing and mental health during COVID-19.
Improve understanding of the psychological impact of COVID-19 on my support network, work colleagues and the local community.
Engage with peers to create learning opportunities with others interested in mental health and COVID-19.
Reflect on the experiences of others regarding COVID-19.

Who is the course for?

This course would be useful for the general public as it considers the issues from a wide range of perspectives. It would benefit mental healthcare service users, carers, families, and health and social care workers, in addition to anyone else impacted by coronavirus across society. It has a special focus on healthcare workforce issues.

Who will you learn with?

Chris Attoe I'm an Occupational Health Psychologist and Head of Research & Development at Maudsley Learning. My background is in NHS mental health services, mental health education and workplace well-being.	Sean Cross Hello, I am a consultant psychiatrist working in the NHS. I am Clinical Director of the King's Health Partners' Mind and Body programme and Managing Director of Maudsley Learning.

Gareth Drake I work at the Tavistock & Portman NHS FT as a Clinical Psychologist for the Team Around the Practice (TAP) and Curriculum Developer in the trust's Directorate of Education & Training.	Carolyn Hodgman I’m head of digital at Maudsley Learning and head of learning and knowledge systems at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. My background is in workforce development and digital education.

Who developed the course?

Maudsley Learning

Maudsley Learning is part of one of the world’s most renowned mental healthcare organisations. Our mission is to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of all through education and training.

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

For 100 years, the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust has been at the forefront of bringing new approaches to treating those who are in mental distress.