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This Level 3 mental health qualification aims to provide you with a thorough
knowledge and understanding of mental health and well-being. It will equip you
with the skills needed to provide the required support for individuals living
with mental ill health. This course is ideal for individuals who are interested
in mental health, either for their personal life, or professional
development.
Unit 1 - Understanding the context of mental health and well-being
In this unit you will gain an understanding of a range of current mental
health legislation and how it has evolved over time. You will study the social
consequences of mental health problems and explain how professional approaches
and practices have changed.
Unit 2 - Promotion of mental health and well-being
Within this unit will explore the factors that influence mental health and
well-being at specific stages of a person’s life, with consideration given to
how the effects of adverse childhood experiences and economic, social and
personal factors contribute to overall mental health and well-being. You will
also study the current government strategy for supporting mental health in
society.
Unit 3 - Mental health problems: associated issues and consequences
In this unit you will gain an understanding of the effects of mental health
problems, not only for an individual but also for their families and society.
The effects of substance and alcohol misuse and links between these and mental
health diagnosis is explored, along with the connections between mental health
problems and offending. You will also explore the risk factors associated with
suicide and self-harm and will also consider the importance of non-judgemental
approaches when dealing with someone who is affected by the associated issues
and consequences explored in this unit.
Unit 4 - Understanding mental ill health
Here you will look at a range of mental health conditions including anxiety,
eating, mood, personality, sleeping and psychotic disorders, as well as
dementia. This unit describes the variety of interventions and treatments
available and the effects that these can have. At the end of this unit, you will
be able to explain the process of producing a person-centred mental health care
plan and how the mental health worker can support recovery to those in care.
Unit 5 - Working in mental health
This final unit addresses the skills, knowledge and attitudes essential to
those working in mental health services. You will focus on professional
standards and codes of practice, and learn how to use reflective practice to
identify their own personal development plan – fundamental knowledge for those
already working in mental health as well as those looking to work in the sector.
This unit also covers the roles of professionals such as occupational
therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, social workers and those offering
housing and employment advice, with an emphasis on partnership working to
improve outcomes for individuals with mental health
problems.