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Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Care (603/5128/7)

Mandatory Units – The learner must achieve 24 credits from all nine units. This includes 240 TQT.

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Optional Units – The learner must also achieve a minimum of 22 credits from these units.

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Understand Mental Health Problems – Unit Code: K/617/8143

Unit 2C17 – Unit Code: K/617/8143

RQF Level: 3 

Unit Aim 

This unit introduces the learner to the types of mental ill health and the impact this has on the person and their social network. 

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria 

Learning Outcomes: To achieve this unit, the learner will:  Assessment Criteria: Assessment of these outcomes demonstrates the learner can: 
1. Understand the types of mental ill health. 

1.1 Describe the following types of mental ill health according to the psychiatric (DSM/ICD) classification system:

  • mood disorders;
  • personality disorders;
  • anxiety disorders;
  • psychotic disorders;
  • substance-related disorders;
  • eating disorders;
  • cognitive disorders.

1.2 Explain the key strengths and limitations of the psychiatric classification system.

1.3 Explain alternative frameworks for understanding mental distress.

1.4 Explain indicators of mental ill health. 
2. Understand the impact of mental ill health on individuals and others in their social network. 

2.1 Explain how individuals experience discrimination.

2.2 Explain the effects mental ill health may have on an individual.

2.3 Explain the effects mental ill health may have on those in the individual’s familial, social or work network.

2.4 Explain how to intervene to promote an individual’s mental health and well-being.