Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day. The course takes around 4 hours to complete, making it easy to fit around other commitments. You'll build understanding of mental health conditions, how they affect people, and how to respond with care and confidence. This free mental health awareness course for adults is delivered in the classroom and covers the knowledge needed to support others in care, education, and community settings.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners who work in the care sector or have chilren with nutritional requirements.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll identify common mental health conditions and their effects on daily life.
You'll understand the factors that can affect a person's mental health and wellbeing.
You'll recognise signs that someone may be experiencing a mental health difficulty.
You'll explore how to respond to someone in a supportive and appropriate way.
You'll learn about the importance of reducing stigma around mental health.
You'll discover sources of support and where people can get help.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education. The course uses a mix of tutor-led discussion, group activities, and guided learning. Assessment is through a short knowledge-based task or written questions completed during the session. There are no exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: help people with mental health or care needs day to day.
Care assistant: provide personal and emotional support in care settings.
Mental health first aider: be a first point of contact for mental health concerns at work.
Teaching assistant: support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning.
SEN teaching assistant: work with children who have additional needs.
Nursery practitioner: support young children's emotional development.
Youth support worker: work with young people facing personal challenges.
Adult educator: deliver community learning and wellbeing programmes.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness: a deeper look at mental health conditions and support strategies, recognised by more employers in care and education.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: broader coverage of mental health in a range of settings.
Level 2 Award in Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace: practical skills for supporting colleagues.
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid: for those moving into supervisory or lead roles in care or education settings.
