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Overview of Early Childhood Mental Health

Early Childhood Mental Health is very important because the first years of a child's life build the foundation for their future feelings and wellbeing. In the UK, 1 in 8 children under the age of five face some kind of mental health problem, but only 30% get the right support early enough. This course gives you the knowledge and skills to notice, understand, and help with young children’s emotional development during these important years.

You will learn how early life experiences affect a child's mental health as they grow. Understanding Early Childhood Mental Health helps you see how strong emotional support can make a child more confident and ready for the future. There is also a growing need for people who work in Early Childhood Mental Health, with a 15% increase in specialist jobs expected by 2026 across the UK. By learning about early assessment methods, trauma-informed care, and good practices in supporting children, you will be well-prepared to help children when they need it most.

Each part of this course will help you build your skills to create safe, caring spaces for young children. Supporting Early Childhood Mental Health early on helps children feel stronger, happier, and ready for life's challenges. Your role will make a real difference to children's lives and futures.

This Early Childhood Mental Health Course will help you to learn:

Use key child development theories to support Early Childhood Mental Health.

Recognise common mental health problems in young children.

Understand the different factors that affect children’s emotional wellbeing and growth.

Use simple assessment tools to check children's emotional development.

Create ways to build strong and positive parent-child relationships.

Plan trauma-informed practices to support young children in early years settings.

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for:

Early years educators who want to better support children's mental health and create caring classrooms.

Healthcare professionals working with young children who want to improve early support for emotional and mental development.

Parents and caregivers who wish to understand their children's emotional needs and build stronger relationships.

Social workers and family support workers who need to spot early signs of mental health issues and offer the right help.

Early childhood programme managers who are responsible for setting up safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environments for young children.

Process of Evaluation

After studying the Early Childhood Mental Health Course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an MCQ exam or assignment. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate.

Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Completion - Digital / PDF Certificate

After completing the Early Childhood Mental Health Course, you can order your CPD Accredited Digital / PDF Certificate for £5.99. (Each)

Certificate of Completion - Hard copy Certificate

You can get the CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate for £12.99. (Each)

Shipping Charges:

Inside the UK: £3.99

International: £10.99

Requirements

You don't need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Early Childhood Mental Health course.

Career Path

Completing this Early Childhood Mental Health course can lead to roles such as:

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant – £35,000 to £45,000 per year

Child Wellbeing Practitioner – £28,000 to £38,000 per year

Early Years Mental Health Specialist – £30,000 to £42,000 per year

Family Support Worker – £24,000 to £32,000 per year

Early Intervention Coordinator – £26,000 to £36,000 per year

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Foundations of Early Childhood Mental Health	00:16:00
Module 02: Common Mental Health Disorders in Early Childhood	00:17:00
Module 03: Factors Influencing Early Childhood Mental Health	00:26:00
Module 04: Assessing and Promoting Emotional Development	00:22:00
Module 05: Supporting Positive Parent-Child Relationships	00:14:00
Module 06: Early Intervention and Treatment Approaches	00:18:00
Module 07: Creating Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Settings	00:24:00
Module 08: Ethical and Professional Practices	00:33:00
Module 09: Professional Development and Reflective Practice	00:16:00

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Early Childhood Mental Health

By IOMH - Institute of Mental Health

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