Level 2 Mental Health Awareness

Teacher

Peter

Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Training

Mental Health Awareness is designed to raise awareness of the Mental Health Act of 1983 and the amendments made in 2007. This course aims to raise awareness of mental health, and to understand and recognise the causes, symptoms and support options for a range of common and less-common mental health problems. Mental Health Awareness training is one of the key ways of changing the experience of people affected by poor mental health in the UK.

Mental health presents one of the greatest challenges to our society. With an estimated 450 million people worldwide suffering from a mental health problem, around a quarter of British adults will experience some form of mental health problem within the course of a year. 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

Benefits

Achieve a nationally recognised 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

What You Will Learn

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

ELIGIBILITY

Age19+
Applicants aged between 19 – 23 must hold a prior level 2 or above qualification in any subject except the subject they wish to apply for.
Applicants over 23 do not need any entry qualifications
Lives in England
British Citizen or have been living within the EU for 3 years for purposes other than study
Able to supply ID at induction
Provide residency evidence if not a British citizen