Syllabus
Unit 1: Understanding the context of mental health and wellbeing
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the range of current legislation that applies to mental health and how it has changed over time
- Understand the range of attitudes and perceptions of mental ill health
- Understand the current pattern and range of services for mental health problems and how these have evolved
Unit 2: Promotion of mental health and wellbeing
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand mental health and wellbeing in the different stages of life
- Understand how to support mental health and wellbeing
Unit 3: Mental health problems: associated issues and consequences
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how mental health problems have social consequences for the individual, their family and society as a whole
- Understand the use/misuse of substances and alcohol in the context of mental health problems (dual diagnosis)
- Understand mental health problems in the context of offending and the criminal justice system
- Understand suicide and the prevention of suicide
- Understand self-harm
Unit 4: Understanding mental ill health
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand a range of mental health conditions
- Understand the treatments and interventions available for a range of mental health problems
- Understand care planning in mental health services
Unit 5: Working in mental health
On completion of this unit you will:
- Know how to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for working in mental health services
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a care or support worker working in mental health
- Understand the roles of other professionals providing mental health services
- Understand how to use reflection in the development of skills, knowledge and practice