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Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems Course. Study online at your own pace, completing it in around one week.

Fees depend on your circumstances, so the course may be free for some learners and paid for others. You'll explore the most common mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression. The course covers what causes mental ill-health, how conditions affect daily life, and approaches to managing them. It suits anyone wanting a solid grounding in this area, whether for work in care or for personal understanding.

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

Who this course is for

Did you know one in four British adults experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem each year? The most common is mixed anxiety and depression, but there are many other issues which have a huge impact on a persons life and the people around them. This nationally-recognised qualification will increase your knowledge of mental health problems, the factors that cause mental ill-health, and the ways that mental health problems can be managed. Whether you are looking to take your first steps towards a rewarding career in the care industry, would like to develop specialist skills for your current caring role, are currently providing care for someone with mental ill-health, or would simply like to better understand mental health problems for personal reasons, this course is the perfect place to start.The Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems will develop your awareness and understanding of the meaning, causes, effects, symptoms, and management of a number of conditions. You will explore the crucial elements of mental health issues, including stress; anxiety; phobias; depression; post-natal depression; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia; dementia; eating disorders; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD); and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).This is an online course taught over 13-26 weeks, meaning you can choose when and where you study, so it offers you the flexibility to fit your studies around your existing work, training, or home-life commitments, whilst achieving agreed deadlines set by you and your tutor.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade D or 3 or above, or Level 1 vocational qualification, or Level 1 qualification in English.Additional Information: If you do not hold a suitable Level 1 qualification, or cannot provide evidence of one, you may still be able to enrol on this course following an initial assessment to test your level of literacy in English.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the most common mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression.
  • You'll understand the factors that contribute to mental ill-health.
  • You'll explore how mental health problems affect individuals and those around them.
  • You'll learn about approaches used to manage and support mental health conditions.
  • You'll recognise the impact of stigma and how attitudes toward mental health affect people's lives.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the qualification's assessment criteria.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Bank Colleges will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker, assists people living with mental health conditions.
  • Support worker, provides day-to-day care and emotional support to vulnerable adults.
  • Care assistant, helps clients with personal care and wellbeing in residential or community settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, supports clinical staff in NHS or private healthcare settings.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people in need with local mental health services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, a recognised qualification for workplace mental health roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a common next step toward senior support or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, useful if you want to move toward a counselling or therapeutic role.
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