Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness

Course Overview

Mental health is one of the most pressing issues of our time. And with this course, you can develop the skills you need to help those affected by it. This Mental Health Awareness Course is ideal for anyone who wants to develop their knowledge and understanding of mental health principles, and learn useful skills that will benefit their career progression.

With a huge increase in demand for skills in mental health throughout the last few years, this course is ideal if you're looking for a career change into roles such as Health Care Assistants, Support Workers and Social Workers. So if you want to be at the forefront of the industry and make a real difference to people's lives, this course is for you! It is also beneficial for those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health for personal reasons. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 or above.

Key Information

Course Length
2 weeks

Course Level
Level 1

Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

Automatic enrolment with an immediate start
Fully online course
Study from anywhere, at any time
Perfect for an introduction or refresher in a subject
A great addition to a CV
Receive a digital e-certificate upon completion
Nationally recognised
Official CPD certified course
Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
No hidden costs

Course Price
£150.00

Direct Debit
Yes

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This course contains one unit which is split into manageable sections:

Section 1: What is meant by mental health

Learn about the terms ‘mental health’ and ‘mental ill health’, possible causes of mental health problems, examples of mental health problems, and common sources of information on mental health issues.

Section 2: The social and personal effects of mental ill health

Explore the prominence of individuals experiencing mental health problems in the UK, the effects that experiencing a mental problem might have on an individual, how mental health is reported in the media, the negative effects that media reporting can have on an individual, the negative effects that media reporting can have on society, and how stereotyping can affect people with mental health problems.

Section 3: The responses to mental health issues

Discover the rights of people experiencing mental ill health, possible responses that can be made to support an individual with mental health problems, factors which can have an impact on whether a response will work, where to refer people for further help or guidance about mental health issues, and ways to promote positive mental health.

Section 4: Cultural diversity in relation to mental health issues

Explore the possible causes of mental distress in different cultural groups, examples of barriers that may exist for different cultural groups accessing services, ways of overcoming barriers to accessing services, and factors that can help promote positive mental health amongst different cultural groups.

Key topics covered in the unit:

The term ‘mental health’
The components of what mental health is
Characteristics of mental ill health
Possible causes of mental health problems
Examples of mental ill health
Speaking to professionals and others about mental health concerns
Mental health statistics
The effects of mental ill health
Mental health and the media
Effects of the media on mental health
Mental health and stereotypes
Rights, legislation and guidance
Promoting positive mental health

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