This online course will raise awareness of depression and how it can be recognised, diagnosed, classified and treated.

It starts by looking at diagnoses before moving on to define the various types of depression, you'll also learn about other disorders.

It then looks at the causes of depression and the everyday factors which can make it more difficult to manage effectively.

You'll learn about depression symptoms in adults, teenagers and children and how to get help.

There'll be information to help you understand how to recognise and psychotic depression and how it can be treated.

Depression management techniques and treatments will be covered, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Relaxation techniques and Mood management.