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Level 2 Certificate in the Awareness of Mental Health (Online)

NSCG Newcastle College

Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
NSCG Newcastle College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Deepen your understanding of mental health issues. Explore various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and impact of these conditions on individuals and society. Gain insights into effective communication strategies, stigma reduction, and supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Course Details

This course will give an overall understanding of mental health. Topics included for the units;�Understanding stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, post-natal depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

This is an online learning course and will require the learner to commit to self study hours in order to complete the assessments. Each learner will be assessed via interactive online resources and end of unit assessment questions. Assessments must be completed in the agreed timescale and submitted to the assessor who will then provide feedback, advice and guidance, and, additional support where needed.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you should have a good level of reading and writing skills.

Your next steps...

There are further Level 2 certificates that you may progress to, which include: safeguarding, common health conditions, dementia care, and infection control, care planning, autism, learning disabilities, equality and diversity, nutrition. Also you may progress to a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care or progress on to an apprenticeship within the sector.

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