Free Level 3 Understanding Mental Health Course. Study online. You work through the course at your own pace, so it fits around your existing commitments. No previous experience or knowledge of mental health is required. Over six months, you'll cover the context of mental health and wellbeing, how to promote positive mental health, mental health problems and their consequences, and what working in mental health involves. This free understanding mental health course for adults is delivered entirely online through an e-assessment platform, with tutor feedback as you progress.
Who this course is for
Around 450 million people worldwide suffer from a mental health problem. Education and raising awareness of the impact can help tackle this challenge by increasing knowledge and understanding and reducing stigma. This qualification is designed to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health. It will also support progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector.
In this curriculum offer learners will develop essential knowledge of the context of mental health and wellbeing, promotion of mental health and wellbeing, mental health problems: associated issues and consequences, understanding mental ill health and working in mental health.
Whether you’re interested in learning for work, career progression or self development, our range of nationally recognised courses provide a flexible blended approach to your learning.
Our Enrolment Process is completely online and you will be assisted every step of the way by one of our team members.
If you require any further information, please call James Sewell on direct line 01202 205800 or email on [email protected]
Entry requirements
No previous experience or knowledge of this subject is required.
What you will learn
You'll explore the context of mental health and wellbeing in the UK and beyond.
You'll understand how to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
You'll identify mental health problems, their associated issues, and their consequences.
You'll develop knowledge of specific mental ill health conditions.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities involved in working in mental health.
You'll understand how stigma affects people with mental health conditions and how awareness can reduce it.
How you will learn
You'll receive a hard-copy learning pack containing all the theory and knowledge you need. Alongside this, you use an online platform called eAssessor to submit your answers. The course is divided into topics and sections. You submit each section to your assessor, who provides written feedback before you move on. All enrolment is completed online.
What you will need to bring
Bournemouth & Poole College will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll receive a hard-copy learning pack as part of the course, so no additional textbooks are required.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions
Care assistant: support adults in residential or community settings
Recovery worker: help people rebuild independence after mental health episodes
Community support worker: provide practical and emotional support in the community
Healthcare assistant: support clinical staff in mental health or general settings
Peer support worker: use lived experience to support others in recovery
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the qualification many employers require for senior care roles, covering mental health support alongside broader care practice.
Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Mental Health: deepens specialist knowledge for supervisory or coordination roles in mental health services.
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid: a shorter qualification recognised by employers for workplace mental health roles.
