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Awareness of Mental Health Problems

This free online course is designed for anyone looking to develop their understanding, and awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.

Free online mental health awareness course with Level 2 certificate

About this free online course

Anyone who experiences or has seen someone experience mental health problems would benefit from this free online mental health awareness training course with certificate.

Learners will gain a detailed understanding of the meaning, causes, effects, symptoms, and management of various mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and stress to name just a few.

We firmly believe that with education, information, and accredited qualifications, you can make a difference…

Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

6-12 weeks (5-10 hours per week)

The free online course takes 6-12 weeks to complete.

This is based on 5-10 hours of weekly study.

100% government funded

HM Government fully funds the free course.

No fee, no card details, and no trial periods.

Unfunded cost £399

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Funded places are limited so enrol now to avoid missing out.

Accredited qualification

The level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.

Certificate included

The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.

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Course content

Your free course is split into manageable units.

There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…

Understanding mental health

In this unit learners will understand what is meant by mental health and its impact.

They will also look at the legal frameworks which ensure high quality care is provided.

Understanding stress

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of stress and its causes, as well as the effects stress can have on individuals and their daily life.

Learners will gain an understanding of ways in which stress can be managed.

Understanding anxiety

In this unit Learners will gain an understanding of anxiety, the causes of anxiety and how it affects the individual and others.

Learners will also gain an understanding of ways in which anxiety can be managed.

Understanding phobias

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of phobias, the causes of phobias and the effect they can have on the individual and others.

Learners will also gain an understanding of ways in which phobias can be managed.

Understanding depression

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of depression, the causes of depression and how it can affect individuals and others.

Learners will also gain an understanding of ways in which depression can be managed.

Understanding postnatal depression

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of postnatal depression and its causes, looking at how it can affect the individual and others.

Learners will also gain an understanding of ways in which postnatal depression can be managed.

Understanding bipolar

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of Bipolar and its causes, looking at how it can affect the individual and others.

Learners will also gain an understanding of ways in which Bipolar can be managed.

Understanding schizophrenia

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of schizophrenia, the causes of schizophrenia and media representation of the condition.

Learners will gain an understanding of ways in which schizophrenia can be managed.

Understanding dementia

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of dementia, its causes and how it can affect the individual and others.

Learners will also gain an understanding of the ways in which dementia can be managed.

Understanding eating disorders

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of eating disorders, the causes of eating disorders and how they can affect the individual and others.

Learners will gain an understanding of ways in which eating disorders can be managed.

Understanding ADHD

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of ADHD, the causes of the condition and the effect it can have on an individual and others.

Learners will gain an understanding of ways in which ADHD can be managed.

Understanding OCD

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of OCD, the causes of the condition and the effect it can have on an individual and others.

Learners will gain an understanding of ways in which OCD can be managed.

Understanding PTSD

In this unit learners will gain an understanding of PTSD, the causes of the condition and the effect it can have on an individual and others.

Learners will gain an understanding of ways in which PTSD can be managed.

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Once you have accepted your place, you will be enrolled in your course.

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