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3 hours 42 minutes
All levels
In today's fast-paced world, understanding the mental health of children and adolescents is more crucial than ever. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to make a significant impact on young lives through our comprehensive course, "Mental Health of Children and Adolescents."
Key Features:
CPD Certified
Free Certificate from Reed
CIQ Approved
Developed by Specialist
Lifetime Access
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of children's and adolescents' mental health. Learners will explore the basics of mental health and child psychology, focusing on how relationships and attachment form in early childhood. The course examines the effects of separation and loss on these bonds, as well as various factors that influence a child's development. Participants will learn about common mental health issues, including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and effective strategies for managing these conditions. The course also covers self-harming behaviors, mental health treatments, and medications. Additionally, it looks at how mental health evolves throughout a person's life and examines relevant UK legislation and societal perspectives on mental health. By the end, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to understand, support, and advocate for the mental well-being of young people.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health
Module 02: Child Psychology
Module 03: Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood
Module 04: Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment
Module 05: Factors that Influence Development
Module 06: Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults
Module 07: Other Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults
Module 08: Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults
Module 09: Dealing With Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults
Module 10: The Self Harming Behaviour
Module 11: Mental Health Treatment and Medicine
Module 12: Mental Health over Life Span and Society in the UK
Module 13: Mental Health Related Legislations in the UK
Learning Outcomes:
Understand fundamental principles of mental health in children and adolescents.
Explore core concepts of child psychology and development.
Examine attachment and relationship building during childhood.
Analyse impacts of separation and loss on attachment.
Identify factors influencing developmental trajectories.
Recognise and address mental health problems in young individuals.
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Mental Health of Children and Adolescents 3:41:20 1: Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health 14:09 2: Module 02: Child Psychology 21:26 3: Module 03: Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood 28:33 4: Module 04: Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment 16:00 5: Module 05: Factors that Influence Development 18:39 6: Module 06: Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults 10:22 7: Module 07: Other Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults 10:42 8: Module 08: Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults 20:59 9: Module 09: Dealing With Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults 21:42 10: Module 10: The Self Harming Behaviour 13:14 11: Module 11: Mental Health Treatment and Medicine 13:16 12: Module 12: Mental Health over Life Span and Society in the UK 09:49 13: Module 13: Mental Health Related Legislations in the UK 21:29 14: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00
Aspiring child psychologists and counsellors.
Educators seeking mental health insights.
Social workers aiding youth development.
Healthcare professionals focusing on child and adolescent well-being.
Parents and caregivers wanting mental health knowledge.
Child Psychologist
School Counsellor
Youth Worker
Educational Psychologist
Social Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
Digital certificate
Digital certificate - Included
Reed Courses Certificate of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.