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
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