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Free Level 2 Mental Health Course Online – East Sussex College Eastbourne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start31 Oct 2026
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mental Health Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. The course is fully funded, so there are no tuition or exam fees for learners who meet the eligibility criteria.

This mental health qualification covers thirteen conditions in depth. Units include stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, eating disorders, ADHD, and OCD. You study each condition to build practical knowledge useful in care and support roles. The course typically takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Mental health presents one of the greatest challenges to our society. With an estimated 450 million people worldwide suffering from a mental health problem, around a quarter of British adults will experience some form of mental health problem within the course of a year. While many elements of mental health are still not understood, having a good knowledge of the information that is available is essential in the care sector.

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health problems are and how they affect people.
  • You'll learn about stress, anxiety, and phobias and how they present.
  • You'll explore depression, including post-natal depression.
  • You'll study post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder.
  • You'll gain knowledge of schizophrenia and dementia.
  • You'll understand eating disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder.
  • You'll learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
  • You'll apply your knowledge to practical and workplace-related scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online through East Sussex College Eastbourne's eLearning platform. Each unit includes written assignments that test your understanding and your ability to apply knowledge to real care situations. You submit all work online, and qualified tutors mark it and give you written feedback. The centre recommends studying four to six hours per week to keep pace with the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study and submit your assignments online. East Sussex College Eastbourne will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker, supports people living with mental health conditions in community or residential settings.
  • Support worker, assists individuals with a range of needs in care or social care environments.
  • Care assistant, helps clients with daily living in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker, works alongside clinical staff in NHS or private health settings, though further training is usually required.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people to mental health and social care services.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, a natural next step if you want to move into social care roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector, takes your knowledge to a higher level for more senior care positions.
  • Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia, a focused qualification if you want to specialise in dementia support.
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