Caring for people with mental health issues can be challenging and rewarding, but with a range of awards and certificates available for work-based learners it can be a confusing area. That's why we've put together a one-stop handbook to support your training and continuing professional development in mental health care.

Here is all the topic knowledge, assessment support and practical advice you will need for a range of mental health care qualifications. Core topics are linked to the specific competencies you need to demonstrate.

This book covers NCFE Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness, NCFE Level 2 Award in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Issues and City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health Care.

It's also useful for candidates taking any of the Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 awards, certificates and diplomas in mental health care or for brushing up skills and knowledge from previous qualifications.

- Supports all mandatory QCF units in mental health awards, certificates and diplomas

- Topic based approach links client types to the competencies you need

- Written for work-based learners without academic background in this field

- Mapped to major qualifications, including the new Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health