Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Darlington. Evening mental health awareness classes run at Darlington College, part-time. This free mental health awareness course for adults has no entry requirements. You'll build practical knowledge of mental health conditions and learn where to turn for support, for yourself and others. The course takes around 20 hours to complete. It covers how to recognise signs of mental health difficulties and how to respond with confidence. A level 1 mental health awareness qualification from NCFE.
Who this course is for
This is a practical course, that will offer insight into understanding mental health awareness and will give knowledge to where you would need to go to support yourself and others.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll recognise common mental health conditions and their signs.
You'll understand how mental health affects daily life and wellbeing.
You'll learn where to find support for yourself and for others.
You'll develop knowledge of how to respond when someone may be struggling.
You'll explore the factors that can affect a person's mental health.
You'll gain awareness of stigma and how it impacts people seeking help.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Darlington College during evening sessions. Learning is practical and discussion-based, drawing on real scenarios to build your understanding. Assessment is through short written tasks or a knowledge-based assessment, as required by the NCFE qualification. No exams are required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use mental health awareness in day-to-day care roles.
Care assistant. Support clients with mental health needs in care settings.
Teaching assistant. Recognise and respond to pupils' mental health concerns.
SEN teaching assistant. Support students with additional emotional and mental health needs.
Youth support worker. Help young people navigate mental health challenges.
Mental health first aider. Provide first-line support in workplaces or schools.
Nursery practitioner. Understand early signs of emotional and developmental difficulties.
Adult educator. Bring mental health awareness into community learning settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness. Builds on this qualification with greater depth and is recognised in more care and education roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health. A broader qualification covering a wider range of conditions and support approaches.
Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (Highfield or equivalent). Moves toward a formal mental health first aid role in workplace settings.
