Mental Health : Stress and Anxiety Disorders

Expand your ability to offer adequate help and support by discovering more about mental health and raising your awareness.

4.7 4.7 Rating ( 8 Reviews )

212 Students

i Last Updated: 5th June 2026

◎ English

Flexible Schedule

Overview

Stress and anxiety are no longer side issues; NHS Digital reported 22.6% of adults aged 16–64 in England had a common mental health condition in 2023/24. Mental Health Stress and Anxiety Disorders from Thames College helps learners explore stress awareness, anxiety, emotional wellbeing, mood disorders, self-harm awareness, suicide awareness and support services.

Study this online mental health course to understand how distress can affect thoughts, behaviour, relationships, sleep and daily routines. You will also examine personality, eating and sleeping disorders, therapy awareness, medication awareness, workplace mental health and relevant legislation. Designed for flexible study, it supports routes towards mental health support, care, wellbeing, HR, pastoral, youth, community and education support roles. Enrol today and build safer conversation skills with certificate options online.

Key Benefits Included

► Accredited by CPD
► Endorsed by QLS (Quality Licence Scheme)
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field

Sneak Peek

Learning Outcomes

This course helps learners build mental health, stress, anxiety and wellbeing awareness for care, support, HR, education and community roles.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

► Explain the meaning of mental health and emotional wellbeing.
► Recognise common signs linked to stress and anxiety.
► Describe how stress may affect thoughts, emotions and behaviour.
► Identify anxiety disorder patterns and their possible impact.
► Recognise how mental health can affect work, study and relationships.
► Describe key topics linked to mood and personality disorders.

Who is This Course For?

This course suits UK learners who want stronger mental health, stress and anxiety awareness for personal growth or support-focused career routes.

► Beginners who want to learn mental health awareness.
► Care workers who support people with emotional wellbeing needs.
► Support workers who want stronger stress and anxiety knowledge.
► HR staff interested in workplace mental health awareness.
► Managers who want to recognise wellbeing concerns more clearly.

Certification

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme

Upon successful completion of this course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —
► 139 GBP within UK
► 149 GBP for International Delivery — Postal Fees Included

Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses

Career Opportunities

This Mental Health Stress and Anxiety Disorders course supports career pathways in care, support work, wellbeing, HR, education, youth support, community services and mental health awareness roles. Salary ranges vary by employer, location, experience and required qualifications.

► Mental Health Support Worker — Average UK salary: £16,687–£20,902 per year
► Care Worker — Average UK salary: £20,000–£25,000 per year
► Support Worker — Average UK salary: £20,000–£34,841 per year
► Care Assistant — Average UK salary: £20,000–£25,000 per year
► Youth Support Worker — Average UK salary: £20,128–£27,932 per year

Course Curriculum

The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:

Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health

Module 02: Linguistics

Module 03: Stress and Anxiety Disorders

Module 04: Schizophrenia

Module 05: Personality Disorders

Module 06: Mood Disorders

Module 07: Eating and Sleeping Disorders

Module 08: Self-Harm and Suicide

Module 09: Medication and Therapy in Mental Illness Treatment

Module 10: Social Attitudes to Mental Illness

Module 11: Mental Health Legislation and Services

Module 12: Mental Health in the Workplace

Excellent

4.7 Average - 8 Reviews

★ Reviews

A clear and thoughtful course for building mental health awareness. The modules on stress, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, self-harm, suicide awareness and workplace mental health were especially useful.

Well-structured and easy to follow. I liked how the course covered mental health legislation, support services, therapy, medication awareness and social attitudes towards mental illness in a sensitive way.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health
	Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health	00:17:00
Module 2: Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric and Genetic Disorders
	Module 2: Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric and Genetic Disorders	00:24:00
Module 3: Stress and Anxiety Disorders
	Module 3: Stress and Anxiety Disorders	00:32:00
Module 4: Schizophrenia
	Module 4: Schizophrenia	00:25:00
Module 5: Personality Disorders
	Module 5: Personality Disorders	00:40:00
Module 6: Mood Disorders
	Module 6: Mood Disorders	00:18:00
Module 7: Eating and Sleeping Disorders
	Module 7: Eating and Sleeping Disorders	00:43:00
Module 8: Self-Harm and Suicide
	Module 8: Self-Harm and Suicide	00:17:00
Module 9: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness
	Module 9: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness	00:30:00
Module 10: Social Attitudes To Mental Illness
	Module 10: Social Attitudes To Mental Illness	00:11:00
Module 11: Mental Health Legislation and Services
	Module 11: Mental Health Legislation and Services	00:26:00
Module 12: Mental Health In The Workplace
	Module 12: Mental Health In The Workplace	00:20:00
Final Exam
	Final Exam – Mental Health : Stress and Anxiety Disorders	00:20:00
Optional Assignment
	Optional Assignment – Mental Health : Stress and Anxiety Disorders	1 week, 1 day

Certificate of Achievement

Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:

Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99

This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.

1. What is Mental Health Stress and Anxiety Disorders? +

Mental Health Stress and Anxiety Disorders is an online course covering mental health awareness, stress, anxiety disorders, emotional wellbeing, self-harm, suicide awareness, therapy, medication, legislation, support services and workplace mental health for learners building wellbeing knowledge.

2. Is this mental health course suitable for beginners? +

Yes, this mental health course is suitable for beginners and intermediate learners. It introduces stress, anxiety and wider mental health topics in clear language, making it useful for personal development, workplace awareness or support-focused career routes.

3. Can I study Mental Health Stress and Anxiety Disorders online? +

Yes, Mental Health Stress and Anxiety Disorders can be studied online, giving learners flexible access around work, family, wellbeing routines, job applications or daily commitments. It helps learners build mental health awareness at their own pace.

4. Does this course cover stress and anxiety? +

Yes, the course includes stress and anxiety disorders. Learners explore how stress and anxiety may affect thoughts, emotions, behaviour, relationships, sleep and daily routines, while building awareness of signs, triggers and support routes.

5. What jobs can this course support? +

This course can support routes such as care worker, support worker, wellbeing assistant, HR assistant, youth support worker, pastoral support worker and community support worker. Clinical or counselling roles may require further regulated training.