Understanding mental health is essential in every workplace and community. Our NCFE Mental Health Awareness course provides learners with the knowledge to recognise common mental health conditions, challenge stigma and promote positive wellbeing. Designed for anyone looking to deepen their understanding or support others more effectively, this nationally recognised qualification offers practical insight and essential skills to help create a more supportive and informed environment.
Whether you’re thinking about a career in care or just want to feel more confident talking about mental health, this course gives you the knowledge you need in a relaxed, supportive way.
The course covers topics including:
Understanding what is meant by mental health vs mental ill-health
Awareness of a variety of mental health conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and other common mental health problems
Understanding the causes of mental ill-health – what might contribute to mental health issues
Recognising signs and symptoms of mental health issues, and understanding how they may affect people’s day-to-day lives
Gaining insight into how mental health issues may be managed or supported
It’s been eye opening. It’s given me the confidence to support friends, family and even myself. I’m glad I signed up.
Our Mental Health Awareness course will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to take your next steps into a meaningful role where supporting wellbeing really matters.
Our experienced advisors can help you explore career options that suit your strengths and interests- whether that’s in health and social care, education, community support or any role where understanding mental health makes a real difference.
With guidance available through our Sefton-based Next Steps Centre and Central Liverpool Job Shop, you’ll have access to the resources and support you need to move forward and begin your career journey within the wellbeing and support sector.
