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Mental Health - Children Course

Mental Health - Children Course

By One Education

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Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 3 weeks

  • All levels

Description

The Mental Health – Children Course focuses on understanding emotional wellbeing during childhood and early adolescence, where thoughts, feelings, and behaviour begin to take shape. Mental health in children is not simply a scaled-down version of adult wellbeing; it has its own patterns, challenges, and influences. This course explores key themes such as emotional development, behavioural changes, anxiety, low mood, and the impact of family, education, and digital environments. Content is presented clearly and thoughtfully, ensuring sensitive topics are handled with care while remaining informative and accessible.

Designed for learners who want clarity rather than complexity, the course explains how mental health concerns may appear in children and how these can affect learning, relationships, and everyday life. Attention is given to early indicators, supportive communication, and the importance of safe, informed responses. With a balanced and professional tone, the course keeps learning engaging without unnecessary jargon, helping learners build informed awareness and confidence when engaging with children’s mental health topics in personal or professional contexts.

Learning Outcome

Upon completing this Mental Health course, students should be able to:

  • Understand the basics of mental health and how it affects individuals and communities

  • Learn about the role and functions of Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)

  • Gain an understanding of child psychology and the factors that influence child development

  • Know about the stages of childhood and adolescent development and the challenges that may arise at each stage

  • Understand the importance of attachment and relationship building in childhood and how it impacts the development

  • Explore the common eating and sleeping disorders in children and how to identify and address them

  • Know the factors that influence development, including genetics, environment, and experiences

  • Learn about cognitive development in children and how it impacts learning and problem-solving abilities

  • Understand the importance of social and emotional development in children and how to support it

  • Be aware of the common problems that may arise in infancy and childhood and how to address them

Our Children's Mental Health course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme, ensuring your newly acquired skills will enhance your professional development. The course is also accredited by CPD, with 150 CPD points available to you as proof of your achievement.

Please note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This course doesn't entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.

Why People Enrol this Children's Mental Health Course From One Education:

  • Eligibility for an endorsed certificate upon successful the course

  • Learning materials of our course contains engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort

  • Get 24/7 access to all the course content for a full year

  • Complete the course at your own pace

  • Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)

  • Efficient assessments and instant results upon completion of our course

Courses Curriculum

Here is the curriculum breakdown of the course:

  • Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health

  • Module 2: Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)

  • Module 3: Child Psychology

  • Module 4: Introduction to Child Development

  • Module 5: Childhood and Adolescent

  • Module 6: Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood

  • Module 7: Eating & Sleeping Disorders

  • Module 8: Factors that Influence Development

  • Module 9: Cognitive Development

  • Module 10: Social and Emotional Development

  • Module 11: Problems of Infancy

  • Module 12: Problems of Childhood

How is the course assessed?

To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score will be displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.

When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their achievement. The hardcopy of this certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme can be ordered and received straight to your home by post, by paying -

  • Within the UK: £109

  • International: £109 + £10 (postal charge) = £119

CPD Accredited Certification from One Education

After successfully completing this course, you will qualify for the CPD accredited certificate from One Education, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in both PDF & hardcopy format, which can be received by paying -

  • PDF Certificate: £9

  • Hardcopy Certificate (within the UK): £15

  • Hardcopy Certificate (international): £15 + £10 (postal charge) = £25

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning about mental health and child development, including:

  • Students studying psychology, social work, or a related field

  • Professionals working in the mental health field looking to update their knowledge and skills

  • Parents and caregivers looking to better understand and support the mental health and development of children in their care

  • Teachers and educators looking to improve their understanding of mental health and how it impacts learning and development in children

Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this course. Anyone and everyone can take this course.

The course is fully accessible from any internet-enabled smart device. So, you can study from the comfort of your home!

All you need is a passion for learning, literacy, and being over the age of 16.

Career path

Upon completing a Dog First Aid course, individuals may pursue a career in the following fields:

  • Mental Health Support Worker: £18,000 - £30,000 per year.

  • Mental Health Nurse: £30,000 - £50,000 per year.

  • Psychologist: £40,000 - £65,000 per year.

  • Psychiatrist: £50,000 - £80,000 per year.

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