This qualification will:

• focus on the study of mental health and mental well-being to support different occupational areas
• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge and understanding.

The objectives of this qualification are to help you understand:

• mental health legislation, services and public attitudes and how these have evolved
• how to support mental well-being through various stages of life
• mental ill-health, treatment options available and the potential consequences of mental ill-health
• the skills required to work in a mental health service.