Target learners:
• Learners aged 16+.
• Learners wishing to improve their knowledge and awareness of mental health and mental health first
aid.
 
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with an understanding and awareness of mental health, common mental health disorders and issues, help reduce stigma and discrimination and encourage people to talk about mental health. Furthermore, the qualification should provide learners with the ability to apply their knowledge of mental health through recognising and responding to the signs of mental ill health in themselves and others and be able to offer mental health first aid to people experiencing mental ill health.
 
The qualification is achieved by completing the two units via eLearning and completing two online Multiple choice question papers (Not timed)