Mental Health & Wellbeing Award - Level 6

Course Overview

The Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing at SCQF Level 6 aims to:

• reduce stigma surrounding mental health

• create resilience by giving young people healthy-coping strategies

• raise awareness of the impact of mental health on behaviour

• dispel myths surrounding mental health

• promote understanding of experiences and behaviours that can affect mental health

• help individuals to make the right choices

• understand the impact of social media and the internet on mental health and wellbeing

The award is split into 4 mandatory units:

• Understanding Brain Health

• Influences on Mental Health & Wellbeing

• Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing

• The impact of digital society and the Information Age on Mental Health & Wellbeing

Assessment

Assessment for the course is ongoing assessment whereby all mandatory units are required to be completed to achieve the course award. This will be completed through a variety of assessment methods. 

There is no written final exam for this award.