Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start30 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. Funding may be available depending on your postcode, so fees may or may not apply.

The course covers what mental health and mental ill health mean in practice. You'll explore the causes and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. You'll also look at how these conditions affect individuals, families, and friends, and at the legal frameworks that support quality care. The course typically takes 16 weeks to complete.

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

Who this course is for

This course will provide you with an understanding of what is meant by mental health and mental ill health as well as looking at the legal frameworks that ensure high quality care can be provided. More specifically, this workbook will introduce you to the causes and symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. For each of these mental health conditions, you will explore what each of these conditions may feel like and how they affect the individual as well as how they affect family and friends. Finally, you will gain an understanding of the ways in which these conditions can be managed.

Completion within 16 weeks, although early completion is achievable

Benefits of study:

No need to attend college, work from home at a pace that suits you. Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification. Further your personal and professional development. Available at no cost. Receive support and guidance from a dedicated team of qualified assessors/tutors. Study will enhance your personal and professional skills.

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements, however good written English is desirable.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health and mental ill health mean.
  • You'll explore the causes and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • You'll learn how these conditions affect the person experiencing them.
  • You'll understand how mental ill health affects family members and friends.
  • You'll study the legal frameworks that support high-quality mental health care.
  • You'll develop awareness of how to support people living with mental health conditions.

How you will learn

You study through an online workbook, working through material at your own pace. Assessment is based on written responses to questions within the workbook. Good written English is helpful, as the course involves reading and writing throughout. There are no exams. You submit your completed work for marking.

What you will need to bring

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided online as part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting people with mental health needs day to day.
  • Support worker, helping individuals live independently in the community.
  • Mental health support worker, working alongside clinical teams in care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, providing personal care in hospitals or residential homes.
  • Community outreach worker, supporting vulnerable people in local services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, a practical qualification recognised by employers in health and social care.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a broader qualification that opens doors to senior support and supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, for those wanting to deepen their knowledge before moving into specialist work.

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