Evaluate two different views on the nature of mental wellbeing and mental health.

Understand Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health Promotion

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the different views on the nature of mental well-being and mental health and the factors that may influence both across the lifespan

1.1 Evaluate two different views on the nature of mental wellbeing and mental health

1.2 Explain the range of factors that may influence mental wellbeing and mental health problems across the life span, including:

Biological factors

Social factors

Psychological factors

1.3 Explain how the following types of risk factors and protective factors influence levels of resilience in individuals and groups in relation to mental wellbeing and mental health:

Risk factors including inequalities, poor-quality social relationships

Protective factors including socially valued roles, social support and contact

2 Know how to implement an effective strategy for promoting mental well-being and mental health with individuals and groups

2.1 Explain the steps that an individual may take to promote their mental wellbeing and mental health

2.2 Explain how to support an individual in promoting their mental wellbeing and mental health..