What You Will Study

The student will learn through the support of relevant materials for the course, with a knowledgeable tutor providing advice and guidance on the course content.

Units:

  • Understanding mental health
  • Understanding stress
  • Understanding anxiety
  • Understanding phobias
  • Understanding depression
  • Understanding post-natal depression
  • Understanding bipolar disorder
  • Understanding schizophrenia
  • Understanding dementia
  • Understanding eating disorders
  • Understanding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Understanding obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Understanding post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • How You Will Be Assessed

    The course is delivered via distance learning, supported by a range of interactive online resources. Work is assessed by the tutor throughout the course from induction to completion.

  • Entry Requirements

    No specific entry requirements, however good written English is desirable.

  • Fee Information

    This is a free course.

  • Further Study

    You may wish to complete further distance learning courses in: Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health or Understanding Behaviour that Challenges.