Description – Mental Health is a general term for a group of illnesses that may impact on a person’s thoughts, perceptions, feelings and behaviours. It can affect working and personal relationships.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Criteria |
| The learner will: | The learner can: |
| Understand the variety of conditions which is covered by the term “Mental Health” | Define current understanding of “Mental Health”.Describe a range of conditions which can be labelled Mental Health issues. |
| Evaluate the influence of social, political and cultural factors in relation to Mental Health | Explain the influence of social, political and cultural factors in relation to “Mental Health” |
| Develop self-awareness in ministry in relation to mental health. | Recognise areas of personal ability and deficits through relative practice, and personally develop in the context of ministry. |
| Understand possible issues in mental health and be able to signpost an individual to receive help. | Discuss possible issues in mental health and demonstrate how to signpost an individual to receive help |
Assessment:
| Word Count | External References | |
| Level 3 | 2000 | 4 |
| Level 4 | 2500 | 6 |
| Level 5 | 3000 | 8 |
Report:
- Define current understanding of “Mental Health”.
- Describe a range of conditions which can be labelled Mental Health issues.
- Explain the influence of social, political and cultural factors in relation to “Mental Health”
- Recognise areas of personal ability and deficits through relative practice, and personally develop in the context of ministry.
- Discuss possible issues in mental health and demonstrate how to signpost an individual to receive help