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Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
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Free E - Certificate Included | Accredited by CPD UK | Video Training | MCQ Exam | Instant Result | 100% Pass Rate

Summary

Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
1 CPD hours / points
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

This children and young peoples mental health course is accredited by the CPD UK. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

It starts by defining mental illness and mental health problems and their impact on children and young people.

There's extensive coverage of the many types of mental illnesses found in this group, and how they can be recognised and treated.

We'll look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression and self-harm - along with eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.

Other mental illnesses covered include schizophrenia, autism, learning difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder, along with bipolar disorder, panic disorder, sleep apnoea and social phobia.

You'll learn about symptoms and causes - and the actions to take if you suspect someone has a mental health condition.

We'll discuss the role of mental healthcare professionals, such as a psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses or clinical social workers - and show how parents can become involved.

Treatments covered include psychotherapy, mindfulness, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and medication.

We'll deal with prognosis and prevention – and show how to promote positive mental health and dispel common myths.

Finally, you'll learn practical techniques to help you talk to children or young people about their mental health.

Why Choose This Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Course:

  • Accredited by The CPD UK
  • Free E - certificate available instantly upon completion of the children and young peoples mental health course
  • MCQ Exam and 24/7 Support Included
  • Learn from industry experts
  • High-quality e-learning study materials
  • Self-paced, no fixed schedules
  • Available to students anywhere in the world
  • Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define Mental Health and its impact in Children and Young People.
  • Learn about the common Mental Health issues found in Children and Young People.
  • Recognise the signs and symptoms found in Children and Young peoples and recognise the causes
    and risk factors involved.
  • Understand the treatment and support available and understand the long-term outcomes of Mental
    Health issues in Children and Young People.

So, what are you thinking about! Start getting the benefits by enrolling today!

CPD

1 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

The children and young peoples mental health is a popular training course, ideal for anyone who is looking to kickstart their career, as well as professionals who want to test their existing skills and knowledge. If you want to gain an in-depth understanding of children and young peoples mental health, then this program is perfect for you.

Our online courses come with lifetime access with no time limit for completion. Each course is fully accessible from a tablet, mobile or laptop, as long as there is a secure internet connection.

We pride ourselves on our supportive network of dedicated instructors and attentive customer service team who are dedicated to assisting you through your learning journey. Contact them at any time via email should you have any questions or queries.

Course Syllabus:

We have divided the children and young peoples mental health course into [unit number] user-friendly modules, covering all fundamental areas of children and young peoples mental health to provide learners with the relevant skills and industry knowledge to take their career to the next level.

This comprehensive children and young peoples mental health course includes the following modules:

  • Introduction
  • Mental illnesses in children and young adults: Part 1
  • Mental illnesses in children and young adults: Part 2
  • Mental illnesses in children and young adults: Part 3
  • Signs of mental illness in children and young people
  • Diagnosis and treatments
  • Prognoses and outcomes
  • Support

Advantages

The course will provide candidates with an awareness of the signs and symptoms of a wide range of conditions and better prepare them to listen to and support young people.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression

We have a range of courses focusing on mental health awareness that would complement this one well, these include Mental Health First Aid and Depression Awareness. Course Module Number Module Name

Certificate of Completion

On completion of the children and young peoples mental health course, you will be eligible to obtain your Free E - Certificate & Hardcopy certificate of course completion. There is a minimal shipping charge applicable to get the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:

  • Inside the UK = £5.99
  • International Students = £16.99

CPD UK Accredited Certificate of Achievement

On successful completion of the children and young peoples mental health course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK accredited certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. A hardcopy certificate can be obtained at a cost of £35.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at teachers and youth workers who may work with children who exhibit signs of mental health issues.

Requirements

  • There are no academic entry requirements for this children and young peoples mental health course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
  • As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.

Career path

This children and young peoples mental health course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your new skills to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry.

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