DHS 14: Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion

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

• 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 • emotional factors
• 1.3 Explain how risk factors and protective factors influence levels of resilience in individuals and groups in relation to mental well-being and mental health

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 well-being and mental health
• 2.2 Explain how to support an individual in promoting their mental well-being and mental health
• 2.3 Evaluate a strategy for supporting an individual in promoting their mental wellbeing and mental health
• 2.4 Describe key aspects of a local, national or international strategy to promote mental well-being and mental health within a group or community
• 2.5 Evaluate a local, national or international strategy to promote mental well-being and mental health