Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1

This mental health awareness course can also be useful if you have contact with people with mental health difficulties in your family or community life.

• Study definitions of ‘mental health’ and common causes of mental ill health

• Learn how stereotyping can affect perceptions of mental health

• Explore services that exist to help with emotional well-being

• Learn about the rights of people who experience mental health difficulties.

Level 1 mental health awareness training gives you a broad overview of mental health issues. It can be the first step to further study in various areas.

You can progress to a Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness or Adult Social Care. This can lead to jobs working in care homes or as a mental health support worker.

Your tutor will advise you on the pathways and options open to you to help you make the right choice for you.

The WEA is an experienced adult education course provider. We’re committed to helping you access and enjoy adult education. If there’s something we can do to help you, we will.

Your tutor will set different tasks throughout the course. Create a portfolio of activity plans, reports, and presentations. Your supportive WEA tutor will help you with any accessibility requirements you may have.

You’ll need access to the internet to take this course as your tutor will upload useful materials to Canvas, the WEA’s digital learning platform.

Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to reach the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.