This Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability Training course is designed to help staff understand the challenges faced by individuals with mental health conditions, dementia, or learning disabilities. By gaining a deeper awareness of these conditions, learners will be better equipped to provide effective, compassionate, and person‑centred support.

The course introduces key topics such as psychosis, depression, dementia, and learning disabilities, while also exploring how attitudes, legislation, and advance statements influence care. Learners will also examine how individuals may react to drugs and medication, and how to adapt support accordingly.

By the end of this Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability Training, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to support individuals more effectively, while meeting legal and ethical responsibilities.

Why Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability Training Matters

Supporting people with these conditions requires more than basic care—it requires understanding, empathy, and awareness of how each condition affects individuals differently. With the right training, staff can improve communication, reduce stigma, and ensure compliance with legislation while delivering safe, respectful care.

What You’ll Learn

• What psychosis is and how it affects individuals
• The signs and impact of depression
• What dementia is and how it progresses
• How people may react to drugs and medication
• The nature of learning disabilities and their impact
• How attitudes influence care and support
• Relevant legislation and its importance in practice
• The role of advance statements and decisions in care planning

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain psychosis and depression and their impact on individuals
• Define dementia and describe its effects
• Recognise how drugs and medication may affect people differently
• Identify types of learning disabilities and their implications
• Reflect on how attitudes shape the quality of care
• Understand the legislation relevant to supporting individuals
• Explain the importance of advance statements and decisions in care

Who Should Take This Course

• Health and social care workers
• Support staff in residential or community settings
• Volunteers and carers supporting individuals with these conditions
• Anyone seeking to improve awareness and understanding of mental health, dementia, and learning disabilities