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About...

An increasing number of young people experience some form of mental health problem themselves or with their friends or family. Many are unsure about how to seek help for themselves or how to support others.

This course looks at explaining and developing a deeper understanding of the issue.

  • understand difference between mental health and mental illness
  • rights of the individual in legislation
  • what is a mental health worker
  • understand positive and negative impacts on mental health
  • getting to grips with stress
  • the value of positive health promotion
  • create resilience and coping strategies
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Level

  • SCQF 6

Duration

  • 1 Year

Location

  • Online Virtual Classroom

Delivery

Attend timetabled classes delivered by our college lecturer in a virtual classroom. Students access all their learning and assessments via Brightspace or Google Classrooms.

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Course content...

  • Understanding Brain Health
  • Influences on Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • The Impact of the Digital Society and the Information Age on Mental Health and Wellbeing

What next...

This qualification will build confidence in understanding the complexities of mental health.  It can help towards your further study in school or college.

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Entry requirements...

3 x National 5 passes at C or above.