Ascentis
Level 2
QN: 500/5515/X
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 130 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
130 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Define bipolar disorder and distinguish it from other mood disorders
- Explain the biological, psychological, and social causes of bipolar disorder
- Describe the subjective experience of bipolar disorder from the individual's perspective
- Analyse the impact of bipolar disorder on the individual's life, relationships, and family dynamics
- Evaluate how daily life demands can influence the presentation of bipolar symptoms
- Apply strategies for recognising early warning signs to promote stability
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various management approaches for bipolar disorder
- Identify and assess the resources available to support individuals with bipolar disorder
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'dementia', Understand the causes of dementia, Understand what dementia feel like, Understand how dementia affects the individual, their life and their friends and family, Understand how dementia may be managed and know some of the resources available to support the individual experiencing it, Understanding factors - including own actions - which may adversely affect a person with dementia
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Schizophrenia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'schizophrenia', Understand how media representation of schizophrenia can create confusion about the illness, Understand the causes of schizophrenia, Understand what schizophrenia feels like, Understand how schizophrenia affects the individual, their life and their friends and family, Understand how schizophrenia may be managed and know some of the resources available to support the individual experiencing it
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Eating Disorders
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'eating disorders', Understand the causes of one specific eating disorder, Understand what one specific eating disorder feels like, Understand how one specific eating disorder may affect the individual, their life and their friends and family, Understand how a specific eating disorder may be managed and know some of the resources available to support the individual experiencing it
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Mental Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by mental health and mental ill-healt, Understand the impact of mental health care becoming more community based, Understand the social context of mental illness, Understand the legal context of mental illness
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Stress
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'stress', Understand possible causes of stress, Understand what stress feels like and how it can affect an individual, Understand that demands of daily life can contribute to feelings of stress, Understand how stress may be managed and know some of the resources available to support the individual experiencing stress
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Phobias
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'phobias', Understand the possible causes of phobia, Understand what a phobia feels like, Understand how a phobia affects the individual, their life and their friends and family, Understand how phobias may be managed and know some of the resources available to support the individual experiencing a phobia
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Depression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'depression', Understand the possible causes of depression, Understand what depression feels like, Understand how a person with psychotic depression may be affected, Understand how depression affects the individual, their life and their friends and family, Understand that demands of daily life can maintain depression, Understand how depression can be managed and know some of the resources available to support the individual experiencing depression
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Post-Natal Depression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'post-natal depression', Understand the causes of post-natal depression, Understand what post-natal depression feels like, Understand puerperal psychosis, Understand how post-natal depression affects the mother, the friends and family and impacts on bonding with the baby, Understanding that preparation for the birth can help reduce the risk of post-natal depression, Understand how post-natal depression may be managed and know some of the resources available to support the mother experiencing it, Understand how puerperal psychosis may be managed
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Anxiety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate between everyday anxiety, an anxiety disorder, and a panic attack.
- Identify biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development of anxiety.
- Describe the physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms of anxiety and how they affect an individual's daily functioning.
- Explain how avoidance and safety behaviours can maintain and exacerbate anxiety.
- Outline a range of self-help, therapeutic, and pharmacological management strategies and the role of key support services.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/5515/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2008
- Operational End
- Jul 2026