Course Code: SA1FE064 Mental Health Awareness - Level 2 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration 19 Sep 2024 Community Based 12 Weeks Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course SummaryThis qualification is a knowledge-based course and is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge and awareness of mental health. It provides an understanding of mental health, how anxiety, depression and stress impacts on self and others. You will explore different phobias, and look at bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, dementia and eating disorders which all come under the umbrella of mental health. Entry RequirementsNo previous training or experience is required for this programme, but you must be over 19 on the 31 August before the course start date. Qualification ObtainedCertificate in Mental Health Awareness Industry Placement and Field TripsNo work placement is required. Learning and Teaching MethodsThe courses are delivered 1 day a week over 12 weeks, from the course start date. This will be 5-hour classroom-based sessions with specialist course tutors. The tutors will also be available for support and will guide you from the beginning to the completion of your qualification. Within these sessions there will be tutor delivery, question and answer, discussion, group work tasks and individual tasks. The assessment tasks take the form of Written assignments and task briefs. You will also have access to a Virtual Learning Platform which will provide you with additional resources to support completion of the qualification. This qualification aims to: Focus on the study of mental health and mental wellbeing 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 conditions Increase the learners understanding of mental health and the causes of mental ill-health Assessment MethodsThe course is assessed in written assignments, Powerpoint presentations and case studies. The following modules are covered: Understanding mental health Understanding stress Understanding anxiety Understanding phobias Understanding depression Understanding postnatal depression Understanding bipolar disorder Understanding schizophrenia Understanding dementia Understanding eating disorders Other Costs and Equipment NeededThere are no other costs or equipment requirements for this course. Career Options and ProgressionThis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health will not confirm competence in a job role but will provide an opportunity for learners to develop knowledge and build CPD. It can also be used to enhance the CV and provide background knowledge for those looking to gain employment in the health and social care sector. Progression could lead onto Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care and Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health. Level 3 qualifications enable learners to: Apply factual, procedural and theoretical subject knowledge Use relevant knowledge and methods to address complex, non-routine problems Interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas Understand the nature of the area of study or work Demonstrate an awareness of different perspectives and approaches Identify, select and use appropriate cognitive and practical sklls Use appropriate research to inform actions Review and evaluate the effectiveness of their own methods