Mental Health Problems – Level 2

The free distance learning Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems course is designed for anyone looking to develop their understanding of mental health and the causes of mental distress.
Course Duration:
16 weeks
Course Level:
Level 2
Course Fees:
Free

Course Details

Learners will study areas of mental health problems such as understanding stress, anxiety, phobias, depression and bipolar disorder, to name a few.

This course will take 16 weeks to complete, and consists of four written assessments.

To complete the enrolment process, we are required to see proof of ID, such as a passport or driving license. We will also need to see either proof of earnings, such as a recent payslip (from within the last 3 months), or proof of benefits, such as a recent, full Universal Credit statement. This is so that we can check your eligibility for full funding.

These documents must be uploaded when completing your enrolment form.

On the free distance learning Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems course, you will increase your knowledge of mental health problems and understand how these can affect people’s lives. You will study the following units:

  • Unit 01 – Understanding mental health
  • Unit 02 – Understanding stress
  • Unit 03 – Understanding anxiety
  • Unit 04 – Understanding phobias
  • Unit 05 – Understanding depression
  • Unit 06 – Understanding postnatal depression
  • Unit 07 – Understanding bipolar disorder
  • Unit 08 – Understanding schizophrenia
  • Unit 09 – Understanding dementia
  • Unit 10 – Understanding eating disorders
  • Unit 11 – Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD
  • Unit 12 – Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – OCD
  • Unit 13 – Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD

Due to the nature and course delivery of distance learning we require all applicants to hold a minimum of English Literacy Level 1 or equivalent.

If you are between 19-23 years of age you must also have already achieved a full level 2 qualification (or higher) or 5 GCSE Grades A*-C/Grade 9-4.

We will require evidence of this in order to receive funding for you.

If you are unsure of your level of literacy, please let us know.

Each candidate is required to give written responses to questions, which will be submitted to a qualified script marker to assess. These responses can either be handwritten in the assessment booklets, typed using electronic templates, which are provided at induction, or typed using our fully online EQUAL platform. Candidates are issued with workbooks or online materials to assist with assessments.

You will be required to submit 4 assessments each taking 4 weeks to complete.

Upon completion, you will receive an electronic certificate, which will be sent to you via email. A paper certificate can be issued upon request.

Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility and changes in government funding. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss the eligibility criteria otherwise, we will confirm eligibility upon receiving your application.

For further information about the course specification please visit the awarding body’s web site www.TQUK.org or click here. 

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Our Level 2 Distance Learning courses are now completely free of charge*

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