Understanding Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health

Who is this training for?

This online course is designed for learners in any role with little or no knowledge of the UK’s asylum process and the issues that people seeking asylum in the UK face.

What is this course about?

By the end of this course you will:

• Have an understanding of the global refugee and UK context.
• Knowledge of the reasons why people flee their homes to seek sanctuary elsewhere.
• Knowledge of what might be involved in reaching a place of safety.
• Understanding of the emotional health and wellbeing difficulties asylum seekers may suffer, and the factors that impact it.
• Understand how it is possible to support asylum seekers who suffer with poor physical and mental health.
• Know how to access professional therapeutic support.
• Develop an awareness of related issues that impact the experience of people seeking asylum.

How much does it cost? 

This course is free.

How long does it take to complete?

The course has 6 modules. The course is made up of tutorial videos (between 10 to 30 minutes long), then the pages that follow offer review, reference and revision of that video content.

How do I enrol?  

Click on Further information and booking in the top right of this page, you will then be sent the link to access the course.