Understand Mental Health Problems
Ref:
Y/615/7157/UNITCACHE
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care
Registration & certification fee:
£15.50
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
16
TQT:
0
Credit value:
3
Return to Search
This unit programme must be assessed in line with Skills for Care and Development and Skills for Health assessment principles.
What does this unit cover?
This unit programme aims to provide the learner with knowledge of the main forms of mental ill health according to the psychiatric classification system. Learners also consider the strengths and limitations of this model and look at alternative frameworks for understanding mental distress.
The focus of the unit is on understanding the different ways in which mental ill health may affect the individual and others in their social network. It also considers the benefits of early intervention in promoting mental health and wellbeing.
Who is this unit suitable for?
This unit programme is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
Support materials
