Mental Health and Social Care

Mental Health and Social Care

This course aims to enable you to critically appraise the major existing theories, models and treatment methods in this field and to critically evaluate the social model of mental health. You will also be able to promote the users' perspective in mental health services, showing awareness of how to manage areas of conflict.

• Stakeholders and their Influence
• Understanding Models of Mental Ill Health
• Mental Health Policy and Legislation
• Social Work in Community Mental Health Teams
• Treatments and Interventions
• Service User Participation

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Mental Health and Social Care.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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