Understand Mental Health Problems

Unit ID:
CCY227
Unit Code:
PT13CY004
Level:
Three
Credit Value:
3
Sector:
1.3
LDCS:
PT1
GLH:
14
Last registration date:
31/12/2021
Lower age restriction:
16
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Purpose and Aim

This unit aims to provide the learner with knowledge of the main forms of mental health problems according to the psychiatric classification system. Learners also consider the strengths and limitations of this model and look at alternative frameworks for understanding mental distress. The focus of the unit is on understanding the different ways in which mental health problems impact on the individual and others in their social network. It also considers the benefits of early intervention in promoting mental health and well-being.

Learning Outcomes

The learner will

Assessment Criteria

The learner can
1. Know the main forms of mental ill health.
1.1Describe the main 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.
1.2Explain the key strengths and limitations of the psychiatric classification system.
1.3Explain two alternative frameworks for understanding mental distress.
1.4Explain how mental ill health may be indicated through an individual’s emotions, thinking and behaviour.
2. Know the impact of mental ill health on individuals and others in their social network.
2.1Explain how individuals experience discrimination due to misinformation, assumptions and stereotypes about mental ill health.
2.2Explain how mental ill health may have an impact on the individual including:
a. psychological and emotional;
b. practical and financial;
c. the impact of using services;
d. social exclusion;
e. positive impacts.
2.3Explain how mental ill health may have an impact on those in the individual’s familial, social or work network including:
a. psychological and emotional;
b. practical and financial;
c. the impact of using services;
d. social exclusion;
e. positive impacts.
2.4Explain the benefits of early intervention in promoting an individual’s mental health and well-being.

Access to HE Grading Standards: (for learners registered from 1st August 2024)

  • 1 - Knowledge and Understanding
  • 2 - Subject Specific Skills
  • 3 - Transferrable Skills
This is a graded unit and all three grading standards must be used in line with the Access to HE grading scheme.

Access to HE Grade Descriptors (for learners registered before 1st August 2024):

  • 1 - Understanding of the Subject
  • 2 - Application of Knowledge
  • 4 - Use of Information
  • 5 - Communication and Presentation
  • 7 - Quality
Achievement of this unit should only be graded if being delivered as part of an Access to HE Diploma programme of study.

Assessment Methods:

Unit Assessment Requirements are not prescribed. They remain as a recommended approach to assessment where they still reflect the unit specification.
From September 2021, centre devised assessments are permitted for all units on all Agored Cymru Access to HE Diplomas.
All assessment evidence completed As part Of an Agored Cymru Access To HE Diploma Is subject To external moderation.

Assessment Information:

There is no specific assessment information to be used with this unit.

If not specifically stated in the assessment information, a plural statement in any assessment criterion means a minimum of two.

Other Mappings:

N/A

Assessor Requirements:

N/A

Additional Information:
In learning outcome 1, assessment criterion 1, learners are asked to describe ‘the main types of mental ill health according to the psychiatric (DSM/ICD) classification system’. Learners should demonstrate knowledge of how types of mental health are categorised by their main signs and symptoms and how the system attempts to draw a line between mental health and mental disorder. Learners do not need to demonstrate detailed knowledge of each form of disorder within each category.