Children and Young Peoples Mental Health

Designed for people with an interest in the mental health of children and young people.

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