Unit 01 Understanding mental health

This unit is part of the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:

1. Know what is meant by mental health and mental ill-health
   1. 1.1 Define what is meant by mental health and mental ill-health
   2. 1.2 Describe the components of mental wellbeing
   3. 1.3 Describe the risk factors associated with developing mental health problems
   4. 1.4 Identify examples of mental health problems
2. Understand how mental health care has changed over time
   1. 2.1 Describe how mental health care has changed with regard to: historical approaches to care, the use of community care
   2. 2.2 Explain the impacts of the changes in mental health care
   3. 2.3 Explain the difficulties individuals with mental health problems may face in day to day living
3. Understand the social context of mental ill health
   1. 3.1 Describe social and cultural attitudes to mental illness
   2. 3.2 Describe media attitudes to mental illness
   3. 3.3. Explain the impact of these attitudes on individuals and their care
4. Understand the legal context of mental ill health
   1. 4.1 Identify relevant legislation in relation to mental illness
   2. 4.2 Outline the implications in legislation for the provision of care to an individual with mental health problems
   3. 4.3 Outline legal provisions for individuals who are unable to make decisions for themselves due to mental health problems
   4. 4.4 Outline the legal issues around confidentiality and data protection in relation to individuals with mental health problems