Mental Health Education

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Introduction - Non Regulated

What is Introduction?

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Find out about progression

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Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Find out about progression

Course description

This is an initial course to introduce the subject of mental health and wellbeing. It will explore how to recognise signs of mental ill health and positive steps you can take to improve your mental health and well-being.

What can this course lead to?

This course will introduce you to the subject of Mental Health and Well-being and will support you to progress on to further short courses including Exploring Mental Health Issues and/or gain qualifications such as the Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness. Our Student Support Services team will work with you to design a personalised learning journey based on your needs and aspirations.

Course session dates

Tailored Learning Objective

Preparation for further learni

When does this start and end?

We have 4 different start dates for this course:

19 January 2026 - 20 January 2026
16 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
11 July 2026 - 12 July 2026
23 July 2026 - 24 July 2026

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

1 in 4 people in the UK are living with a mental ill health condition. Studies have shown that taking part in education helps people to increase their confidence, social participation and sense of achievement. Studying at Northern College provides a safe space to explore mental health and wellbeing, raising positive awareness. As well as being supported by tutors with a wealth of knowledge and experience around the subject you will also be able to connect to other like minded students.

Zoe Graham Tutor - Society, Health and Development

“I started with my English GCSE and just completed my Access to Higher Education course - I can't believe where Northern College has taken me.” - Fran
Learn more about Fran's story

The staff and tutors are amazing and can give you the confidence to achieve your goals. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Northern College did and still is changing my life; it changes people too. It opens your mind to your dreams, and makes them a reality.

I was made to feel that I did matter and that I was worthy. I was encouraged and supported when I thought I couldn't do it. Despite all the failures I had previously had at other places, I did it at Northern College because I was supported by people who believed in me.

Awesome tutors and a very friendly place. I wish I was still there.