Mental Health
QNUK Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF)
Duration
1 Day
Maximum number of learners:
16
Course overview:
This qualification is aimed at employees. With an increase in poor mental health, it is important that individuals understand their own mental health and how common mental health concerns can be identified in themselves and others; with strategies to reduce the risk. This qualification will give learners personal growth and engagement in learning.
Course learning outcomes:
At the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Define the terms 'mental health' and 'mental ill health'
- Identify the impacts of poor mental health on an individual
- Identify common mental health issues
- Identify ways to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues
- Define the term 'stress'
- Identify factors that increase the risk of stress in an individual
- List the potential signs of an individual with stress
- Identify the potential impact of stress on an individual
- List different mental health conditions
- Identify factors that increase the risk of mental health conditions in an individual
- Identify the potential signs of an individual with a mental health condition
- Identify the potential impact of common mental health conditions on an individual
- Identify ways to improve mental health and well-being
- List sources of information and support for mental health issues