Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Increase your knowledge of children and young people's mental health
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Summary
This course is available via government funding, so at no cost to you. To be eligible for funding,...
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Overview
Our level 2 understanding children and young people’s mental health course develops the skills needed to understand mental health conditions that affect people, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and the impact that mental health concerns may have on young people and others.
Qualification
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health (RQF)
Description
This course is split into 5 units:
Unit 1: Understand children and young people’s mental health in context
Learn about the concept of mental health and how society’s view of mental health has changed over time. Discover the legislation in place to support mental health.
Unit 2: Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health
This unit uncovers the risk factors that can affect young people’s mental health and how these can be mitigated. Explore developmental changes and how puberty can impact mental health.
Unit 3: Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns
Discover the behaviours displayed that may indicate a mental health concern. Find out about common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.
Unit 4: Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns
Investigate the impact of mental health concerns on children, young people and others and develop an understanding of the importance of diagnosis and the reasons why children and young people may be reluctant to seek a diagnosis.
Unit 5: Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns
Here you will explore person-centred approaches to supporting children and young people with mental health concerns, how to promote mental well-being, and the services and treatment involved with children mental health.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for learners who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of children and young people’s mental health. This qualification supports progression onto further mental health qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sector.
Requirements
To be eligible for funding, you must be:
- Aged 19 or over
- Currently live in England
- Have lived in the EU for the last three years.
Career path
This qualification is suitable to anyone who wishes to begin a career in childcare, teaching, or working with people who have mental health problems
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