Why this award?

These awards aim to:

• reduce stigma surrounding mental health
• arm young people with healthy coping strategies
• promote knowledge of the impact of mental health on behaviour
• dispel myths surrounding mental health
• promote understanding of positive and negative impacts on mental health
• help individuals to make the right choices
• promote understanding of the potential uses and impact of social media and the internet
• create resilience

Who is it for?

The Awards are suitable for:

• learners who are at school or who may have just left school
• mature candidates who may have been out of education for a long period of time
• individuals who are currently in employment and wish to obtain a formal qualification
• learners who want to study at a pace and style that they determine
• employees who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing
• individuals who are seeking national recognition of their achievements
• employers who wish their employees to take part in short, continuing professional development courses

What time commitment is required?

​120 hours

Is the award externally accredited?

These awards are SQA accredited and sit on the SCQF at Levels 4 and 5

Case study: SQA Mental Health and Wellbeing Award - Experiences in delivery