Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Level 2 Certificate
For anyone looking to develop their understanding of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.
▸ Gain a FREE qualification thanks to UK Government funding
▸ Average of 6 weeks to complete
▸ This course is available 100% online
▸ Level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE
▸ Dedicated tutor will be available to support your studies
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Course Overview
This Awareness of Mental Health Problems NCFE CACHE Level 2 qualification aims to:
- focus on the study of mental health and a range of mental health problems
- offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
The objectives of this qualification are to:
- raise awareness of mental health and a range of mental health problems
- increase the learners understanding of a range of mental health problems, which could be used to support their role in the workplace or where they may work or interact with individuals with mental health problems
This course is ideal for those who work in, or are interested in, careers related to Education and Childcare.
This is especially useful for job roles such as Social Work Assistant, Mental Health Nurse or Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
Cost
Enrol on this course for free, thanks to funding by the UK Government – via the Education & Skills Funding Agency and the Adult Education Budget.
You can only take one government-funded Level 2 course at a time, but you can take up to 4 courses in one academic year.
Important – If you enrol on a course, and decide to withdraw at a later date, you may be charged an administration fee by the learning provider (normally £125) to cover the administration costs.
Eligibility
To qualify for government funding for a distance learning course you must be:
- Currently living in England
- A resident in the UK/EU/EEA* for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
- Aged 19+ (19-23 year olds must already hold a level 2 qualification prior to attainment)
- Not currently be on an apprenticeship
Important – Your access to this government funding depends on the available funding allocated to the region of the UK where you currently live.**
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* EEA nationals may need to provide evidence of having obtained either pre-settlement or settled status
** The Adult Education Budget is a UK Government scheme. Devolved regions of the UK, however, have the authority to decide how to spend their own adult education budget; and they aren’t necessarily required to match the funding that is provided by the government to non-devolved regions of the UK. Access to this funding is therefore dependent on the budget that is currently available to people living in your region of the UK.
Learning Provider
Your eligibility for government funding is only half of the process required to enrol on this course for free – but don’t worry, we make this next part easy for you!
The other half of the process is finding a reputable learning provider or college that:
- Currently has an open place for this Awareness of Mental Health Problems course
- Is accepting applications from students who live in your area
This is where we can help you – Within minutes we can confirm whether you are eligible for UK government funding and, in most cases, recommend a reputable learning provider where you can enrol & start this course today!
Course Delivery
This course is available 100% online.
You will require access to the internet, as well as a laptop or desktop computer to complete this course. Mobile devices are not suitable.
If necessary, learners are able to request paper-based learning resources and paper-based assessment books from their learning provider. We recommend discussing this with your tutor after enrolling on your course.
Tutor Support
Once you enrol on this course, you will be allocated a tutor who will support you, and provide feedback, throughout your course.
Your tutor will be available for you to discuss any queries or concerns that you may have – via email, text or phone.
Course Length
The course takes an average of 6 weeks to complete – based on an average of 4 to 5 hours of study time per week.
This course can be completed faster if you are able to invest more study time over a shorter period of time.
The course must be completed before the submission deadline stated by your learning provider (normally a period of up to 10-12 weeks).
If you fail to complete your course within this time, without a previously agreed extension from your tutor, you may be charged an administration fee (normally £125) by your learning provider.
Assessment Method
This course requires no exams. You will instead be required to complete a series of assessment questions whilst you work your way through the course.
There are no maximum or minimum word counts for the assessments.
You will be required to submit your assessment answers to your tutor for marking, who will give you feedback on each question. It is important that you demonstrate to your tutor that you have fully understood the question and that you have applied your knowledge to each answer in a logical way.
If you do not pass an assessment, don’t worry! Your tutor will provide feedback which highlights the areas that need further attention in order for you to pass. You will then be able to re-attempt and re-submit your answers.
Certification
Upon completion of your final assessment, your work will be marked and you can expect to receive your Level 2 certificate within 8 to 12 weeks.
This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE – a national awarding organisation that designs, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual.
To start the process of gaining this qualification, please check your eligibility & find an open place on this course now!
Course Units – Awareness of Mental Health Problems (Level 2)
To be awarded the Awareness of Mental Health Problems level 2 qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 13 mandatory units:
Unit 1 – Understanding Mental Health
In this unit, the learner will understand what is meant by mental health and mental ill-health and its impact. They will also look at the legal frameworks that ensure high-quality care is provided.
The learner will:
- Know what is meant by mental health and mental ill-health
- Understand how mental health care has changed over time
- Understand the social context of mental ill health
- Understand the legal context of mental ill health
Unit 2 – Understanding Stress
In this unit, the learner will gain an understanding of stress and its causes, as well as the effects stress can have on individuals and their daily life. Learners will gain an understanding of ways in which stress can be managed.
The learner will:
- Understand the term ‘stress‘
- Understand possible causes of stress
- Understand how stress can affect an individual
- Understand how the demands of daily life can contribute to stress
- Understand how stress may be managed
Unit 3 – Understanding Anxiety
In this unit, the learner will gain an understanding of anxiety, the causes of anxiety and how it affects the individual and others. Learners will also gain an understanding of ways in which anxiety can be managed.
The learner will:
- Understand the terms ‘anxiety‘ and ‘panic attack‘
- Understand possible causes of anxiety
- Understand how anxiety can affect the individual and others
- Understand how different ways of thinking and behaving can affect anxiety
- Understand how anxiety may be managed
Unit 4 – Understanding Phobias
In this unit, the learner will gain an understanding of phobias, the causes of phobias and the effect they can have on the individual and others. Learners will also gain an understanding of ways in which phobias can be managed.
The learner will:
- Understand the term ‘phobias’
- Understand the possible causes of phobia
- Understand how a phobia can affect the individual and others
- Understand how phobias may be managed
Unit 5 – Understanding Depression
In this unit, the learner will gain an understanding of depression, the causes of depression and how it can affect individuals and others. Learners will also gain an understanding of ways in which depression can be managed
The learner will:
- Understand the term ‘depression’
- Understand the possible causes of depression
- Understand how depression affects the individual and others
- Understand how the demands of daily life can affect depression
- Understand how depression can be managed
Unit 6 – Understanding Postnatal Depression
In this unit the learner will gain an understanding of postnatal depression and its causes, looking at how it can affect the individual and others. Learners will also gain an understanding of ways in which postnatal depression can be managed.
The learner will:
- Understand the term ‘postnatal depression’
- Understand the causes of postnatal depression
- Understand puerperal psychosis
- Understand how postnatal depression can affect the mother and others
- Understand how preparation for the birth can help reduce the risk of postnatal depression
- Understand how postnatal depression may be managed
- Understand how puerperal psychosis may be managed
Unit 7 – Understanding Bipolar Disorder
In this unit, the learner will gain an understanding of bipolar disorders, its causes and the effect it can have on individuals and their daily lives. Learners will gain an understanding of ways in which bipolar disorder can be managed.
The learner will:
- Understand the term ‘bipolar disorder’
- Understand the causes of bipolar disorder
- Understand how bipolar disorder can affect the individual and others
- Understand how the demands of daily life can influence the presentation of symptoms of bipolar disorder
- Understand how to recognise the symptoms of bipolar disorder
- Understand how bipolar disorder may be managed
Unit 8 – Understanding Schizophrenia
In this unit, the learner will gain an understanding of schizophrenia, the causes of schizophrenia and the media representation of the condition. Learners will gain an understanding of ways in which schizophrenia can be managed.
The learner will:
- Understand the term ‘schizophrenia’
- Understand how media representation of schizophrenia can create confusion about the illness
- Understand the causes of schizophrenia
- Understand how schizophrenia can affect the individual and others
- Understand how schizophrenia may be managed
Unit 9 – Understanding Dementia
In this unit, the learner will gain an understanding of dementia, its causes and how it can affect the individual and others. Learners will also gain an understanding of the ways in which dementia can be managed.
The learner will:
- Understand the term ‘dementia’
- Understand the causes of dementia
- Understand how dementia can affect the individual and others
- Understand how dementia may be managed
- Understand factors which may adversely affect a person with dementia
Unit 10 – Understanding Eating Disorders
In this unit, the learner will gain an understanding of eating disorders, the causes of eating disorders and how they can affect the individual and others. Learners will gain an understanding of ways in which eating disorders can be managed.
The learner will:
- Understand the term ‘eating disorder’
- Understand the causes of eating disorders
- Understand how an eating disorder may affect the individual and others
- Understand how a specific eating disorder may be managed
Unit 11 – Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD
In this unit, the learner will gain an understanding of ADHD, the causes of the condition and the effect it can have on an individual and others. The learner will also gain an understanding of ways in which ADHD can be managed.
The learner will:
- Understand the term ‘ADHD’
- Understand the causes of ADHD
- Understand how ADHD can affect the individual and others
- Understand the symptoms associated with ADHD
- Understand how ADHD may be managed
Unit 12 – Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – OCD
In this unit, the learner will gain an understanding of OCD, the causes of OCD and how it can affect the individual and others. They will also understand the ways in which OCD can be managed.
The learner will:
- Understand the term ‘OCD’
- Understand the causes of OCD
- Understand how OCD can affect the individual and others
- Understand the thoughts and behaviour associated with OCD
- Understand how OCD may be managed
Unit 13 – Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD
In this unit, the learner will gain an understanding of PTSD, its causes and how it can affect the individual and others. Learners will also gain an understanding of the ways in which PTSD can be managed
The learner will:
- Understand the term ‘PTSD’
- Understand the causes of PTSD
- Understand how PTSD can affect the individual and others
- Understand the symptoms associated with PTSD
- Understand how PTSD may be managed
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