Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. The course typically takes 3 months to complete. It is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. You'll explore a wide range of mental health conditions, from anxiety and depression to PTSD and schizophrenia. You'll also cover mental health legislation and how to support people effectively. No prior qualifications are needed. You'll need a good understanding of written English to follow the course materials. Delivered entirely online with no placement required.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for individuals working in health and social care, anyone with a personal interest in mental health, and those looking to improve workplace mental health awareness. It is open to learners aged 16 and above.
Entry requirements
Learners must be aged 16 or over, with no prior qualifications required, though a good understanding of written English and Maths is necessary.
What you will learn
You'll explore a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD.
You'll understand how stress, phobias, and OCD affect individuals and their daily lives.
You'll learn about postnatal depression, eating disorders, ADHD, and dementia.
You'll study mental health legislation and the services available to support people.
You'll develop knowledge of best practice when supporting individuals with mental health needs.
You'll understand the importance of mental well-being and how to promote it in care and workplace settings.
How you will learn
All learning takes place online via Teams. The qualification is internally assessed: you complete all mandatory units by meeting the required outcomes and criteria. There are no exams and no grades awarded. There is no practical placement requirement. The course is entirely theory-based, so you can work through it without access to a care setting.
What you will need to bring
London Cactus College will confirm anything you need before you start. As the course is fully online, you'll need a reliable internet connection and a device to access Teams.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assist people living with mental health conditions day to day.
Care assistant: provide personal and emotional support in care settings.
Mental health first aider: respond to mental health concerns in the workplace.
Teaching assistant: support pupils with emotional and mental health needs in school.
SEN teaching assistant: work with students who have additional learning or behavioural needs.
Youth support worker: support young people's wellbeing in community or education settings.
Nursery practitioner: apply mental health awareness in early years care and education.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a step toward senior support or supervisory roles in care settings.
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid: a workplace-focused qualification recognised by many employers.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: useful if you want to move toward a counselling or therapeutic support role.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health: a more specialist route for those working in education or youth services.
