Explore the signs, symptoms and triggers of poor mental health in men…
This free online course covers a wide range of different mental health problems that can affect men, including; depression, stress, anxiety, and PTSD.
This free online course covers a wide range of different mental health problems that can affect men, including depression, stress, anxiety, and PTSD.
You will learn about the signs, symptoms, and triggers of poor mental health, as well as the differences in how some mental health conditions present themselves in men and women.
The number of men who have suicidal thoughts has doubled since 2009. Although men are now more likely to see a therapist if they’re feeling worried or low, there’s still a long way to go to ensure that men are sufficiently supported with their mental health problems.
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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…
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.
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.
In this unit, Learners will understand anxiety, its causes, and how it affects the individual and others.
Learners will also gain an understanding of ways in which anxiety can be managed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
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The course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), formerly known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB), which supports adult learning and skill development across the country.
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Men’s Mental Health is a level 2 qualification.
The qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE and regulated by Ofqual.
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
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No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
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