The Highfield Qualifications Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing (RQF) is designed to prepare learners to progress to a qualification in another subject area and/or give learners personal growth and engagement in learning, specifically in relation to understanding the basic principles of mental health.

This qualification can be taken by learners preparing to enter employment and wish to develop their knowledge on mental health.

What will you learn?

This course will help learners to understand:

• The principles of mental health

• Recognising mental ill health in self and others

Course modules include:

• Defining mental health and mental ill health

• Knowing the differences between mental illnesses and responses to difficult situations.

• Identifying signs that mental health and well-being is deteriorating

• The methods and strategies to manage common difficult situations

• Signs and Symptoms associated with mental ill health

• Identifying situations where it is appropriate to provide support or refer to professional help

• Know how to provide support to family and friends for their mental health and well-being

• Know the sources of support for mental health and well-being.