Awareness in Mental Health Problems Certificate NCFE Level 2 (ITS)
Course Overview
Awareness in Mental Health Problems Certificate NCFE Level 2 (ITS)
The Level 2 in the Awareness of Mental Health Problems Certificate will raise your awareness of mental health and common mental health problems. You will gain an understanding of various conditions and develop the skills to effectively work with or interact with individuals experiencing these challenges. This course will provide you with the knowledge to support mental well-being in different settings.
Understanding mental health:
What is meant by ‘mental health’
The impact of mental health
Legal frameworks which ensure high quality care is provided
Understanding stress:
Stress and its causes
The effect stress can have on individuals and their daily life
Ways in which stress can be managed
Understanding anxiety:
Anxiety and its causes
How anxiety affects individuals and those around them
Understanding phobias:
The causes of phobias
How those with phobias can manage them
Understanding depression:
The causes and effects of depression on individuals
How depression affects those around them
How depression can be managed
Understanding post-natal depression:
What is meant by the term ‘postnatal depression
How postnatal depression affects women and others around them
Understanding bipolar disorder:
The causes and effects of bipolar disorder
Ways in which bipolar disorder can be managed
Understanding schizophrenia:
The causes of schizophrenia
The media’s representation of this condition
Understanding dementia:
What dementia is
How it affects an individual
Ways in which dementia can be managed
Understanding eating disorders:
In-depth knowledge of eating disorders
The causes of eating disorders
How they can affect the individual and others
Understanding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD):
The causes of this condition
The effect it can have on an individual and others
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD):
Understanding OCD
Its causes
How OCD might affect the individual and others around them
Ways in which OCD can be managed
Understanding Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):
The causes of PTSD
How it can affect the individual
Ways in which PTSD can be managed
This course is delivered in partnership with Independent Training Services (ITS Ltd.). For more information, contact ITS on telephone: 01226 216 760 or email: info@ind-training.co.uk
Located at: Distance Learning
Course Start: August 2025
Course length: 12 Weeks
Study Mode: Online / Distance Learning
Course Code: QITSCAM201
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£724. This course is eligible for adult funding (eligibility criteria may apply). Please contact our team for advice on finance and funding options.
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 18 June 2026.
