Mental health problems affect around one in 10 children and young people. These issues include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder and can often be a direct response to occurrences in their lives. Emotional well-being is just as important as a child’s mental health Coleman therefore it is important for those working with children and young people to have a good understanding of the concepts, risk factors and impact of mental health.
Benefits
- Achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualification
- Evidence your competency to employers
- Further your personal and professional development
- Gain an understanding of risk factors which may affect the mental wellbeing of children and young people
- Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
What you will learn
- Understand children and young people’s mental health in context
- Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health
- Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns
- Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns
- Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns
