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Mental Health: General Courses

Understanding Depression & Support

An awareness course helping participants understand the nature of depression and how to provide appropriate support to those around them.

Duration

9 months

Language

Arabic & English

Section / Category

Mental Health: General Courses

Certificate

Accredited

Program Overview

The course covers common signs of depression and the difference between temporary sadness and a mood disorder, alongside supportive communication approaches with someone going through this experience. Training relies on interactive discussions and practical examples from social and family situations.

This course is aimed at raising awareness and improving support skills and is not a substitute for diagnosis or specialized treatment. Participants leave with deeper understanding of the experience of depression and a better ability to offer genuine, non-judgmental support.

Learning Outcomes

  • Distinguish signs of depression from temporary sadness
  • Explain how depression affects behavior and relationships
  • Apply supportive, non-judgmental communication approaches
  • Encourage an affected person to seek specialized help
  • Avoid practices that may increase the person's distress

Admission Requirements

  1. 1 No specific qualification required
  2. 2 Willingness to engage with others empathetically
  3. 3 Basic command of the training language

Who it is for

  • Family members and friends
  • Employees in workplace settings
  • Teachers and counselors
  • General audience interested in psychological support

Where it runs

  • EGCairo
  • Live online

Upcoming intake dates in each city are confirmed on registration.

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