This course offers an introduction to Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) which is used increasingly in mental health services. Positive Behavioural Support is used when someone’s behaviour is challenging the people around them and affecting their quality of life.
This course explores how Positive Behavioural Support works. It looks at how it might help you or someone you know or work with. This course is made up of ten lessons.
Recovery College Online and Tony Ashton, a Group Analytic Psychotherapist contributed to the development of this course.
This course will take about one and a half to two and a half hours to complete. This timing will depend on how fast you read and how long you spend on the questions. You do not need to complete the whole course in one go, you can take a break at any point. If you leave and come back to the course, it will remember where you got up to.
This course is for education and information only. It does not give therapy, medical advice or professional support. If you need crisis support, please contact local mental health services, your GP or telephone 111 or the emergency services.
Course updated: September 2026
Bild (opens in new tab) offer various Positive Behavioural Support courses.
NHS Education for Scotland (opens in new tab) have a resource on Positive Behavioural Support.
Skills for Care (opens in new tab)also have information on positive behavioural support which you can find by searching for Positive Behavioural Support on their website.
Please note: This form is not a way to seek personal support. We can't offer this. If you are struggling with your mental health, speak to your GP. Or you could contact your care team if you have one. Call 111 or contact your local crisis service outside of standard working hours.
In an emergency go to A&E or dial 999.
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