Course description
Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health | Level 2 | Certificate (Free Online)
One in ten children have a diagnosable mental health condition, and 75% of mental health problems have begun by the age of 24. Mental ill health can affect a young person in every area of their life, including family, school, friendships, the workplace and the wider world. Mental ill health can be worsened by negative stereotypes and stigma from the media who portray mental illness as shameful and dangerous.
This FREE course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of mental health conditions including depression and anxiety, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and how to build resilience against these, and the impact mental health concerns may have on young people and others.
This FREE course is ideal for learners who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of children and young peoples mental health. This qualification supports progression onto further mental health qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sector
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Suitability - Who should attend?
To qualify for a FREE Level 1, 2 or 3 online learning course, you must:
- You must be aged 19 years or over as at 1/9/21
- You must have lived in the UK for the last three years, or be able to prove your residency status, for example, indefinite leave to remain, settled status or you are an Asylum seeker who has been in the UK for more than 6 months.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
This FREE course is split into five manageable units:
- Unit 1: Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health in Context
- Unit 2: Understand Factors which may affect Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- Unit 3: Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns
- Unit 4: Understand the Impact of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns
- Unit 5: Understand how to Support Children and Young People with Mental Health Concerns.
Benefits
- Achieve a nationally-recognised Level 2 qualification
- Establish a long-standing career pathway within the health and social care sector
- This course is delivered via distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where you study
- Study will enhance both your personal skills and professional development
- Personal Tutors are assigned to you to ensure you have the support needed to succeed
Course delivery details
Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal Tutor and a Learner Support Advisor.