Overview

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.

Qualification

Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (RQF)

Awarded by CACHE.

Regulated by Ofqual

Description

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.

COURSE CONTENT

• Develop understanding and appreciation of mental health conditions
• Learn about signs, triggers and symptoms of mental health
• Understand how mental health affects an individual’s ability to cope and function
• Examine guidance to potentially manage and support them with their illness

Who is this course for?

If you choose to do this Level 2 Course in the Awareness of Mental Health Problems, it could lead to careers in Education and Childcare. This is especially useful for careers like;

• Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000)
• Mental Health Nurse (£25,654 to £45,838)
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (£25,654 to £45,838)

ELIGIBILITY

• The learner must live in England and be 19 years old or older. To enrol you must have your National Insurance number, a form of Identification, employment documents and details of your previous qualifications. This process can take 10-20 minutes.

*Please note there is a £125 cancellation fee if a learner enrols and fails to complete or withdraws early from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs. We may be able to offer extensions if learners are unable to meet the set submission deadline. Please read the declaration on the enrolment form carefully before signing up.

Career path

This course is for anyone who wants to work in the care sector or better their understanding of Mental Health conditions and is suitable for many roles.