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Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – CT Skills

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life.

The course is fully funded for eligible adults aged 19 or over. It typically takes 10 weeks to complete. You'll build knowledge of a wide range of conditions, including stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, eating disorders, ADHD, and OCD.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems.

Who this course is for

Our Awareness of Mental Health Problems free online course will introduce you to a wide range of different mental health problems. It will increase your knowledge that can support you in the workplace, your role, at home or where you may interact with individuals with mental health problems. It will provide you with an understanding of stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, postnatal depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, eating disorders, ADHD, and OCD.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2024. Lived in the EU for 3 years. Available fully funded. Do not hold the same qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what stress and anxiety are and how they affect people.
  • You'll learn about phobias, depression, and postnatal depression.
  • You'll explore PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
  • You'll gain knowledge of dementia and how it progresses.
  • You'll study eating disorders, ADHD, and OCD.
  • You'll understand how mental health conditions can affect people in everyday settings.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through online activities and written tasks linked to each topic. You do not need to attend a classroom or sit a formal exam.

What you will need to bring

CT Skills will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided online as part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker, supports people living with mental health conditions.
  • Support worker, assists individuals in community or residential settings.
  • Care assistant, helps clients with daily living and personal care.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in health settings.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people to mental health and social services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, deepens practical skills for supporting people in crisis.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, opens routes into senior support and supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, a step toward counselling and therapeutic support work.
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