Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Level 2 Certificate
The purpose of this free qualification is to increase learner’s knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health.
Fully-funded via the UK Government in the form of the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
The purpose of this qualification is to increase learner’s knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health.
By completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge of:
This free course is ideal for learners who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of children and young people’s mental health.
This qualification supports progression onto further mental health qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sector.
One in ten children have a diagnosable mental health condition, and 75% of mental health problems have begun by the age of 24. Mental ill health can affect a young person in every area of their life, including family, school, friendships, the workplace and the wider world.
Mental ill health in children can be worsened by negative stereotypes and stigma from the media who portray mental illness as shameful and dangerous.
This free course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of mental health conditions including depression and anxiety, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and how to build resilience against these, and the impact mental health concerns may have on young people and others.
Learners must achieve all of the mandatory units:
In this unit learners will understand the concept of mental health. An understanding of how society views mental health and how this has changed over time will also be investigated.
Learners will also understand the legislation in place to support children and young people’s mental health.
In this unit, learners will understand the risk factors that can affect children and young people’s mental health and how these can be mitigated.
They will also investigate how developmental changes and puberty can impact children and young people.
In this unit learners will understand behaviours displayed by children and young people which may indicate a mental health concern.
They will also investigate common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.
In this unit learners will investigate the impact of mental health concerns on children, young people and others.
They will also understand the importance of diagnosis and the reasons why there may be a reluctance to seek a diagnosis.
In this unit learners will understand the support available for children and young people’s mental health.
They will investigate a person-centred approach, mental health promotion and the services and treatment available.
Gain a nationally recognised level 2 accredited certificate.
Been in the UK or EU for three years for purposes other than study.
19+ at the start of the academic year.
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Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Level 2 Certificate
Level 2 Certificate
Level 2 Certificate
Level 2 Certificate
Level 2 Certificate
Level 2 Certificate
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