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Children & Young People’s Mental Health
In-demand free online course
Increase your knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health.
Free Online Course Accredited by NCFE CACHE
There has been a 33% rise in referrals to specialist services for UK pupils needing mental health treatment
By completing the qualification, you will develop knowledge of:
- Children and young people’s mental health in context
- Mental health problems commonly associated with children and young people
- The impact of mental ill-health on children and young people
- Support available to maintain mental wellbeing in children and young people
The Free Online Course is Split into 5 Manageable Units
Successfully complete all units to be awarded the NCFE CACHE Certificate
Children and young people’s mental health in context
In this unit you will understand the concept of mental health. An understanding of how society views mental health and how this has changed over time will also be investigated.
You will also understand the legislation in place to support children and young people’s mental health.
Factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health
In this unit, you will understand the risk factors that can affect children and young people’s mental health and how these can be mitigated.
You will also investigate how developmental changes and puberty can impact children and young people.
Children and young people’s mental health concerns
In this unit you will understand behaviours displayed by children and young people that may indicate a mental health concern.
You will also investigate common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.
The impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns
In this unit you will investigate the impact of mental health concerns on children, young people and others.
You will also understand the importance of diagnosis and the reasons why there may be a reluctance to seek a diagnosis.
How to support children and young people with mental health concerns
In this unit, you will understand the support available for children and young people’s mental health.
You will investigate a person-centred approach, mental health promotion, and the services and treatment available.
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