Awareness of Mental Health Problems

Course description

Giving you a comprehensive understanding of common mental health problems, and associated issues.

One in four British adults experiences at least one diagnosable mental health problem each year?

The most common is mixed anxiety and depression, but there are so many other issues which have a huge impact on a person’s life and the people around them.

This qualification offers a comprehensive understanding of some common mental health problems, which is of vital importance for anyone who works around people suffering with these conditions.

The qualification is suitable for anyone who wishes to increase their knowledge of mental health problems, the factors that cause mental ill–health and the ways that mental health problems can be managed.

The course is also suitable for those who already work in this area, anyone who wants to secure a job linked to mental health and anyone who wants to gain more knowledge for personal reasons. This course is split into manageable units, each which require to be successfully completed to achieve the qualification.

As this course is provided online, students will require access to IT equipment and the internet to complete the course.

Learning outcome

Progression:

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

On successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress to: