SUBJECT

Mental Health

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For September 2026

What are lessons like in this subject?

Lessons are designed to be engaging and practical, combining theory with real-world application. You’ll explore mental health from multiple perspectives, discuss case studies, and use monitoring tools to assess wellbeing. Activities include reflecting on strategies to improve outcomes, promoting resilience, and creating mentally healthy environments. The focus is on interactive learning that prepares you to apply knowledge in education, healthcare, social care, and everyday life. This course is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations.

What will I study?

Fundamentals of mental health and the individual
Supporting and promoting mental health in organisations
Mental health, wellbeing and society
Community-based support for mental health and wellbeing

You’ll learn about the wide range of influences on mental health—lifestyle, environment, social and psychological factors—and examine their impact on wellbeing. The course also introduces practical strategies for early support and resilience building. This course may be a very good option alongside BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, particularly for students that were previously considering the double or triple health and social care course. Those double and triple courses have been discontinued by the government.