Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health

Gain knowledge of important mental health topics that will help in your job role.

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Understanding the issues around mental health is increasingly important, particularly for those who work in roles like police officer, paramedic, HR or social and recreational group leader.

 

The Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health (RQF) has been developed to help learners who are likely to come into contact with individuals who may have mental ill health or a diagnosed mental illness in their work or everyday life.

 

Designed as a knowledge only qualification, it’s ideal for anyone wanting an understanding in relation mental health, mental illness, signs and symptoms and how to support those with mental ill-health. It can be taken by learners in any occupation and is not specific to the health or care sector.

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Topics covered include:

• Underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to mental health

• Mental ill health and wellbeing

• Different mental illnesses including anxiety, mood disorders, phobias and psychosis

• Knowledge and understanding in supporting people with mental ill-health, including children and young people and adults with learning disabilities