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Course overview

The module explores mental health awareness across prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery. You will critically examine:

• key mental health conditions
• contemporary interventions
• stigma
• recovery-focused practice
• mental health law
• the role of services and professionals in supporting people with mental health needs.

You will engage with research evidence, policy developments, and practice-based scenarios. This work will help you think critically about ethical, value-based, and inclusive approaches to mental health care.

The module places a strong emphasis on equality, diversity, and inclusion. It covers intersectional perspectives and the importance of working with service users, carers, families, and professionals.

This module is suitable for people who work, or aspire to work, in:

• health
• social care
• education
• the voluntary sector
• community services
• mental health-related roles.

You can take it as a standalone CPD module. You can also study it as part of the MSc Mental Health Studies pathway or any MSc programmes within the Faculty. 

Course content

This module provides a broad and critical introduction to mental health awareness, prevention, and recovery.

You will explore:

• mental health promotion, prevention, recovery, and stigma
• common mental health conditions and diagnostic approaches
• dual diagnosis, including mental health and substance misuse
• mental health services and service models
• evidence-based interventions and treatment models
• complex situations, including suicide, self-harm, and aggression
• multidisciplinary and partnership working
• ethical and value-based practice
• equality, diversity, and inclusion from an intersectional perspective
• mental health law, including relevant legal and policy frameworks.

Learning and teaching

Study mode: Teaching combines synchronous online sessions with asynchronous learning. It also includes:

• workshops
• tutorials
• seminar discussions
• peer learning
• research-based study
• presentations
• group discussions
• communities of enquiry
• learning activities
• technology-enhanced teaching.

You will draw on your professional and personal experience, as well as current evidence-based practice.

The module includes formative assessment through group discussion and case study planning. This gives you an opportunity to receive feedback from peers and tutors before completing the summative assessment.

The summative assessment is a 4,000-word case study portfolio based on two pre-selected service-user scenarios. You must demonstrate a critical understanding of:

• mental health conditions
• stigma
• prevention
• recovery
• legislation
• evidence-based interventions
• the roles of services and professionals.

The assessment is worth 100% of the module mark.

Completing this module can support your professional development if you work in mental health, social care, health services, education, community services, the voluntary sector, or a related area. It may also contribute towards further postgraduate study in mental health.

Fees and funding

UK students

Per taught credit: £69

30-credit module: £2,070

International students

Per taught credit: £126

30-credit module: £3,780

You will need access to a computer, an internet connection, and the University’s online learning platforms. Core learning resources are available through the University library and online reading list.

Funding options include:

• course fees provided through CPPD contracts between NHS trusts and 番茄社区 University
• paying your own fees
• sponsorship from your employer.

For more information, including fee rates for self-funding and employer-sponsored students, visit our dedicated funding page.

Entry requirements

You should normally have a relevant undergraduate degree or an equivalent professional qualification.

The module is particularly suitable for professionals who work in, or want to develop their knowledge of:

• mental health
• health and social care
• social work
• education
• community services
• public services
• the voluntary sector.

We may consider applicants without a first degree if they can demonstrate relevant professional experience and the ability to study at Level 7.

How to apply

Apply for this module through our .

Download an enquiry form for more information on the application process.

You should apply directly to the University for a CPD module or programme.

If you are already studying on a 番茄社区 University programme, contact your programme team. They can advise whether you can take this module as part of your award or as a standalone CPD module.

Get in touch

For more information about this module please contact Alfonso Pezzella.