Level 2 Course in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

One in four people in the UK experience a mental health problem each year. Help tackle this challenge by increasing your knowledge with this awareness course.

Course Overview

If you're looking to develop an understanding and appreciation of mental health conditions, this course will help you do just that. During this course, you will gain new knowledge and skills for your personal life as well as your career.
This course focuses on the signs and symptoms of different mental health conditions and neurodiversity, and how to manage or support them, as well as gaining an understanding of mental health legislation and guidance.

What you'll learn

The course covers various facets of mental health, and understanding the ways in which neurodiversity can impact mental health if not properly supported. The course is made up of 13 units:

Understanding Mental Health
Understanding Stress
Understanding Anxiety
Understanding Phobias
Understanding Depression
Understanding Postnatal Depression
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Understanding Schizophrenia
Understanding Dementia
Understanding Eating Disorders
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Eligibility Criteria

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship

There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.

Is This Course Free?

This course is funded by the government's Adult Education Budget, which means you may be able to study for free.

Fully Accredited Course

This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 years experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.

How Long Is The Course?

The duration of this course is seven weeks.

We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.

Progression Opportunities

This course would be important for job roles such as: Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000) Mental Health Nurse (£25,654 to £45,838) Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (£25,654 to £45,838)