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Diploma in Mental Health Awareness at QLS Level 5
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Summary

Price
£39 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format
Video
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Certificates
  • QLS Level-5- Hard copy certificate - £109
Assessment details
  • Assessment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

You want to make a real difference in mental health support? Take this Diploma in Mental Health Awareness at QLS Level 5 and gain the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to understand, recognise, and respond to mental health challenges. One course. Job ready.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS), so the quality is guaranteed.

One course, QLS-endorsed quality, practical skills, and a clear line of sight to roles in mental health support, healthcare, and community services. Everything in one place.

And the extras actually matter:

  • 1-to-1 tutor support when you’re stuck
  • 24/7 access so you can study around your schedule
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More about the course

This Diploma in Mental Health Awareness gives you the full pathway — from understanding basic mental health principles to applying practical interventions and wellbeing strategies. You’ll build the confidence, practical skills, and credentials employers in healthcare, social care, and support roles are seeking.

What you’ll learn across the course:

  • Introduction to Mental Health Awareness: understanding mental health, stigma, and key concepts
  • Mental Health in the Workplace: recognising challenges, promoting supportive environments
  • Stress and Anxiety Disorders: identifying symptoms and providing initial support
  • Mood and Personality Disorders: understanding conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders
  • Eating and Sleeping Disorders: recognising patterns, causes, and intervention strategies
  • Self-Harm and Suicide: understanding risks, safeguarding, and support techniques
  • Mental Wellbeing Toolkit: practical tools for managing mental health, promoting resilience, and supporting others

Each module builds on the last. By the end, you’ll have practical mental health awareness skills, the confidence to support others, and the knowledge to step into support roles in healthcare, education, or community settings.

More About the QLS Endorsement

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS), part of the Skills and Education Group — a long-established organisation with over 100 years of experience in high-quality education and training. QLS endorsement means the course has been reviewed for content quality, structure, and learning outcomes, ensuring you’re studying a professionally recognised programme that meets rigorous industry standards.

More about the TOTUM Discount Card

As a student of this course, you’ll also be eligible to apply for the TOTUM Discount Card — the UK’s #1 student discount card endorsed by the National Union of Students (NUS). Enjoy big savings on hundreds of brands across travel, food, fashion, and entertainment while you study!

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It’s not just a card — it’s a lifestyle upgrade that stretches your money further while you build your mental health skills.

Achievement

Certificates

QLS Level-5- Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £109

Assessment details

Assessment

Included in course price

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

This Diploma in Mental Health Awareness at QLS Level 5 takes you from beginner knowledge to professional readiness with clear, structured modules and practical, job-ready learning. Every unit builds your understanding of mental health and prepares you for real-world support scenarios. Assessments include multiple-choice quizzes, reflection tasks, and scenario exercises to reinforce learning at every step.

⊱⊱ QLS Level-5-Mental Health Awareness Course Curriculum ⊰⊰

  • Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health
  • Module 02: Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric and Genetic Disorders
  • Module 03: Stress and Anxiety Disorders
  • Module 04: Schizophrenia
  • Module 05: Personality Disorders
  • Module 06: Mood Disorders
  • Module 07: Eating and Sleeping Disorders
  • Module 08: Self-Harm and Suicide
  • Module 09: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness
  • Module 10: Social Attitudes to Mental Illness
  • Module 11: Mental Health Legislation and Services
  • Module 12: Mental Health in the Workplace

Learning Format

  • 100% online – accessible 24/7 from any device
  • Interactive video and reading materials

Requirements

No formal qualifications or experience required

You’ll need:

  • A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access
  • Motivation to support others and an interest in mental health

Everything else — including guidance, assessments, and support — is built into the course.

Career path

Completing this QLS-endorsed course opens doors across mental health, social care, and healthcare support roles. Graduates typically move into positions such as:

  • Mental Health Support Worker – £20,000 – £25,000 per year
  • Healthcare Assistant (mental health focus) – £22,000 – £27,000 per year
  • Community Support Worker – £21,000 – £26,000 per year

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