cHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLES MENTAL HEALTH

Level 2 certificate

Funding: Fully funded for people aged 19+, EU residents for min. three years

Awarding Organisation: Various

Level: 2

Size: Certificate

Duration: 12 weeks

Mental health problems affect around 1 in 10 children and young people. These issues include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder and can often be a direct response to occurrences in their lives. Emotional wellbeing is just as important as a child’s mental health, therefore it is important for those working with children and young people to have a good understanding of the concepts, risk factors and impact of mental health.

 Course Content

• The concept of mental health 

• Risk factors which may affect the mental well-being of children and young people
• Specific mental health conditions that children and young people may experience
• The impact mental health concerns can have on children and young people
• How to promote mental well-being in children and young people 

Mandatory units

• Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health in Context
• Understand Factors which may Affect Children and Young People’s Mental Health
• Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns
• Understand the Impact of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns
• Understand how to Support Children and Young People with Mental Health Concerns

CALL US on 0114 281 5761 to apply today or download an application form here.