With increasing worries at each life stage, whether linked to exam pressure, work expectations, unemployment or financial difficulties, it is not surprising that individuals may struggle to cope with the demands of everyday life. Approximately one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. This is why it is more important than ever before to increase our understanding of mental health in order to tackle this growing health concern and challenge the stigma attached to mental ill health.
This qualification will enable you to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of mental health and well-being. It will equip learners with the skills needed to work in a mental health service, making it ideal for those who want to progress in the health and social care sector.
For learners who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. This could include those who already work in mental health services and want to progress within their career, as well as those who want to develop their knowledge for personal reasons or to start a new career in the sector. This course is split into five manageable units
Unit 1: Understanding the context of mental health and well-being
Unit 2: Promotion of mental health and well-being
Unit 3: Mental health problems: associated issues and consequences
Unit 4: Understanding mental ill health
Unit 5: Working in mental health
Learners can develop a long standing career pathway within the health and social care sector, or you may wish to progress to our online counselling qualification.
This course requires you to have at least a C grade in both Maths and English.
We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability whilst studying with CRC. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs. You will be assigned a tutor who will make contact with you prior to you course starting in order to help you set effective targets for learning.
Course work is submitted via our online system and your tutor will mark and return you work to you with feedback to help you expand your learning.