Mental Health

You might be interested in this qualification if you want to learn key knowledge and understanding in the subject and apply what you learn to practical, real-life contexts, such as:

  • Understanding the range of factors that can influence our mental health and the potential effects they can have.
  • Identifying strategies that can be implemented to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
  • Exploring existing provision and services involved with improving, maintaining and promoting healthier populations and environments.
  • Using monitoring tools to understand individuals’ mental health and wellbeing, and considering the factors that influence us and the strategies that can be used to effectively improve the lives of individuals.
  • Understanding societal attitudes to mental health and how they have changed over time.
  • Understanding the impacts of social media and global issues on mental health and wellbeing.

Entry Requirements
Pass in BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care OR Grade 4 in GCSE Child Development
Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature or English Language

Exam Board
OCR

Curriculum

Mandatory Units

F400: Fundamentals of mental health and the individual
F401: Mental health, wellbeing and society
F402: Supporting and promoting mental health and wellbeing in organisations
F403: Community-based support for mental health and wellbeing

Optional Units*

F404: Supporting mental health and wellbeing with physical activity
F405: Supporting mental health and wellbeing with outdoor and creative activities
*Take one - TBC

Assessment

Units F400 and F401 are assessed by external examination.

Units F402, F4O3 and the two optional units are assessed through controlled assessment.

Further Education and Careers

Courses you could study at university include:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Mental Health
  • Counselling

Careers which require a Mental Health qualification include:

  • Health Sciences
  • Counselling
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Emergency Services