Mental Health
QNUK Level 2 Award in Mental Health at Work (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:
By the end of the day, learners will be able to:
- Define the term mental health and mental ill-health
- Identify impacts of poor mental health on an individual
- List 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
- Recognise the potential signs of an individual with stress
- Identify the potential impact of stress on an individual
- Define different mental health conditions
- Identify factors that increase the risk of mental health conditions in an individual
- Recognise the potential signs of an individual with a mental health condition
- Identify the potential impact of common mental health conditions on an individual
- Identify common harmful coping strategies
- Give examples of how substances are misused
- Define the term eating disorder
- Give examples of how individuals may self-harm
- Recognise the potential signs of an individual who uses harmful coping strategies.
- Identify ways to improve mental health and well being
- Identify sources of information and support for mental health issues
- Outline the factors related to effective mental health conversations
- Outline an approach to take when supporting individuals with a mental health issue