Young people have made it easier to talk openly about mental health, which is a real win. But what they experience does not always stay in childhood. This course helps you understand children’s mental wellbeing and, more importantly, how to support them.
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Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
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Mental Health & Psychology
Online
Skills covered in this course
children mental health
mental health risk factors
common mental health concerns
effects on wellbeing
practical support strategies
Course Overview
Many children deal with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and behaviour-related difficulties, and those concerns often connect to what’s going on in their day-to-day lives.
A child’s emotional wellbeing matters just as much as their mental health, so anyone working with children and teenagers needs a clear grasp of mental health basics, key risk factors, and the real effects these issues can have.
Course Overview Many children deal with mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, and conduct-related difficulties, and these can often be tied to their life experiences. A child’s emotional wellbeing is just as important as their mental health, so it’s essential for people working with children and teens to understand mental health ideas, risk factors, and the impact they can have. View Course PDF Speak To Our Team
Is This Course Free?
This course is supported through the government’s Adult Skills Fund, so you might be able to study without paying. Funding is only available if you meet the eligibility requirements listed below. If funding does not apply to you, you can still sign up by using the “Buy Now” button at the top of the page.
Fully Accredited Course
This programme is accredited by NCFE CACHE, an educational charity that has been around for more than 170 years. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and is regulated by Ofqual.
Progression Opportunities
This qualification can be a strong step towards roles such as: Health Pay Specialist (£20,329 to £31,533) Teaching Assistant (£11,500 to £23,000) Social Work Specialist (£12,500 to £25,000)
How Long is the Course?
You’ll complete this course over seven weeks. We call our online courses “flexible learning” because they’re set up so you can fit study around your job and home commitments. Once you’re enrolled, you’ll see all deadlines inside your online platform, so you can stay organised and on schedule.
The course is split into five units:
- Children and young people’s mental health in context
- Things that can influence children and young people’s mental health
- Common mental health concerns in children and young people
- How mental health concerns can affect children and young people
- Practical ways to support children and young people with mental health concerns
This can be especially helpful if you’re heading towards a career in social work, teaching, or working as a health play specialist.
What will I learn?
The course is split into five units:
- Children and young people’s mental health in context
- Things that can influence children and young people’s mental health
- Common mental health concerns in children and young people
- How mental health concerns can affect children and young people
- Practical ways to support children and young people with mental health concerns
This can be especially helpful if you’re heading towards a career in social work, teaching, or working as a health play specialist.
Eligibility Criteria
This course is funded by the government. To study for free, you need to meet the criteria below:
- You currently live in England
- You are aged 19 or over
- You are not currently enrolled on an apprenticeship
Depending on where you’re based, additional criteria may apply. If you enrol but either don’t finish or decide to withdraw, there’s a £125 cancellation charge. This covers administration costs.
Still not sure you meet the criteria?
Go ahead and purchase the course and start learning today. Flexible payment options are available.
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Masterclasses
From time to time, you may be asked to join mandatory online masterclasses linked to your programme.
Enrolment Paperwork
You might need to complete and send back enrolment paperwork that gets emailed to you by the college or training provider, so we can finalise your enrolment.
Studying made simple!
We try not to overcomplicate things. Our courses are built so you can study around your work and your family routine, not the other way around.
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Certification Process
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Complete all the classes
Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.
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Get the Summary Notes
Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.
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Complete 100% Impact
Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!
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