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Understanding Mental Health - Level 3

This qualification is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of mental health and the importance of mental well-being.

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Fully-funded by HM Government. Qualifications accredited by TQUK.

Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

We all know what it’s like to feel stressed – being under pressure is a normal part of life. But becoming overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health problems or make existing problems worse. Due to an increase in negative media coverage in recent years, the need for mental health awareness and support is now greater than ever.

This qualification is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of mental health and the importance of mental well-being. This course is split into five manageable units which will not only provide you with a more comprehensive understanding of mental health, but they will also give you the knowledge required to work in a variety of roles within both the mental health and social care sector.

The units will cover the context of mental health and well-being and the promotion of it, associated issues and consequences with mental health problems, understanding mental ill health and working in mental health.

What you will learn

Your free course is split into 5 manageable units

Understanding the context of mental health and well-being

Throughout this unit, you will gain an understanding of a range of current mental health legislation and how it has evolved over time. You will study the social consequences of mental health problems and explain how professional approaches and practices have changed.

Promotion of mental health and well-being

This unit explores the factors that influence mental health and well-being at specific stages of a person’s life, from infancy through to late adulthood, with consideration given to how the effects of adverse childhood experiences and economic, social and personal factors contribute to overall mental health and well-being.

Mental health problems: associated issues and consequences

In this unit, you will go on to understand the effects that mental health problems have, not only for an individual, but the impact on their families and society. The effects of substance and alcohol misuse and the links between these and mental health diagnosis is explored, along with the connections between mental health problems and offending.

Understanding mental ill health

A range of mental health conditions including anxiety, eating, mood, personality, sleeping and psychotic disorders as well as dementia, are covered in this unit. At the end of this unit, you will be able to explain the process of producing a person-centred mental health care plan and how the mental health worker can support recovery for those in care.

Working in mental health

This unit focuses on professional standards and codes of practice combined with the mental health worker using reflective practice and identifying their own personal development plan. The roles of other professionals who provide mental health services, including occupational therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, social workers and those offering housing and employment advice, are also covered, with an emphasis on how partnership working can improve outcomes for people with mental health problems.

Why it's free

If you meet the eligibility criteria the course is available at no cost whatsoever.

Free Courses in Scotland connect you with training providers that use the UK Government’s Adult Education Budget to fund the free online courses.

Eligibility Criteria

*EEA nationals will need to have obtained either pre settlement or settled status and provide evidence of this.

Benefits of learning via Free Courses in Scotland

Your accredited certificate

The free online training is designed to empower you with new skills, knowledge, and self-confidence.

Your level 3 TQUK certificate is your record of achievement for completing the nationally recognised qualification.

TQUK (Training Qualifications UK) is a national awarding organisation that designs, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.

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Incredibly easy to enrol. Allocated a tutor to assist if needed. Online coursework really easy to follow, with questions to evidence learning.

Delighted to be able to enrol on a course to give me the tools to help people experiencing mental health crises. I found the enrolment process easy and Emma was supportive and encouraging throughout!

Very well organised. Easy to use, and very good courses. Would highly recommend

Well explained by the tutor. Good support available. Material easy to read and navigate. Website for assessments very straight forward.

Everyone I spoke to have been lovely and super helpful!! Very quick and easy. Highly recommend!!

Quickly set up and speedy dispatch of course materials meant I could start studying as soon as it was convenient.

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Is the course definitely free?

If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!

We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).

When can I start the free online course?

When you have successfully completed your application you will receive email confirmation.

Course login details are issued 24 hours after funding is accepted.

How long will the free online course take?

The courses are designed to allow learners to fit their learning around their employment obligations and can be completed in a number of weeks or months, depending on the level. Our shorter courses are often completed within 3 weeks, whilst our longer lasting courses can take up to 3 months.

Is it all online?

Yes! All of our free courses are 100% online.

Is the qualification recognised by employers?

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.

All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.

How many free online courses can I take?

You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.

Do I need to sit an Exam?

No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.

Why am I required to upload such personal information?

The courses we offer are all funded qualifications, meaning you need to be eligible for government funding in order to secure your a place. This information is a funding requirement and proves your eligibility.