Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF) TQUK
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40 topics in 4 modules
☑️ Understanding Mental Health 10 topics
- Definition of mental health
- Basic types of mental health disorders
- Common signs and symptoms
- Impact of mental health disorders on individuals and society
- Prevalence data for mental health disorders
- Factors influencing mental health
- Mental health vs. mental illness
- The spectrum of mental health
- Importance of positive mental health
- The biopsychosocial model of mental health
☑️ Theories of Mental Health 10 topics
- Biological theories: genetics, brain chemistry, physical illness
- Psychological theories: cognitive processes, emotional state, personality types
- Social theories: environmental and cultural factors, life experiences, societal expectations
- The diathesis-stress model
- The cognitive model
- The behaviourist model
- The psychodynamic model
- The humanistic model
- The socio-cultural model
- The evolutionary psychology model
☑️ Understanding Mental Health Disorders 10 topics
- Anxiety disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias, PTSD
- Mood disorders: Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic disorders: Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder
- Eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
- Personality disorders: Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s
☑️ Mental Health Support and Treatment 10 topics
- Role of medical professionals in mental health care
- Types of therapy: cognitive, behaviour, humanistic, psychodynamic
- Psycho-education as a treatment approach
- Psychopharmacology: antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antianxiety medications
- Self-help strategies for managing mental health
- Lifestyle factors influencing mental health: sleep, diet, exercise
- Role of support groups in mental health recovery
- Emergency mental health care: crisis teams, emergency hospital admission
- Importance of individualized treatment plans
- Prevention and early intervention in mental health
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