Key Facts

  • Online
    Location
    Online/Distance Learning
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    WAB2009CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free
L2 - Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

Around 450 million people worldwide suffer from a mental health problem. You can help tackle this challenge by increasing your knowledge with our level 2 certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems. This fully online course will help you gain new knowledge and skills for your personal life as well as your career. It covers lots of different mental health problems, including stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, dementia, eating disorders and schizophrenia. You'll learn about the signs and symptoms of different mental health conditions and how to manage them, as well as gaining an understanding of mental health legislation and guidance.

Benefits:

Achieve a nationally recognised NCFE Level 2 qualification Increase understanding of symptoms and management of stress, anxiety and phobias Further your personal and professional development Gain a clear understanding of mental health legislation

  • Entry Requirements


    *L1 level of written English

    • aged 19 or over
  • Course Content


    This NCFE distance learning programme will enable you to further your personal and professional development and gain new knowledge and understanding:

    This course will cover the following units:

    • Understanding Mental Health
    • Understanding Stress
    • Understanding Anxiety
    • Understanding Phobias
    • Understanding Depression
    • Understanding Post-Natal Depression
    • Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Understanding Bipolar Disorder
    • Understanding Schizophrenia
    • Understanding Dementia
    • Understanding Eating Disorders
    • Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Progression Next Steps


    There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

  • Course Structure


    You can learn at a time that suits you, however you must be able to commit to attending college twice during the course to submit units and complete progress checks.

    The course must be completed online within 10 weeks.

    This course is fully funded, meaning there is no cost to you.

    On completion you will gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification.

    You are welcome to take more than one course, but you can only take one course at a time.

  • Assessment Details


    This course will be assessed internally once units and assessments are completed.