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Do you worry about supporting children struggling with mental health?
Do you feel unsure how to help safely and effectively? Our Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health course is a beginner-friendly solution. Here, it shows you how to recognise mental health concerns and provide the right support. Many new workers in the UK lack knowledge of children’s mental health. As a result, they often miss early signs, feel unprepared, and struggle to provide proper support.
This course gives you clear guidance, practical strategies, and confidence. Therefore, you will discover how to understand children’s needs, spot concerns, and offer support safely. Through these skills, you can make a real difference in children’s lives.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health course, you’ll gain practical skills like:
- Understand mental health in children and young people.
- Recognise factors that may affect children’s mental health.
- Identify common mental health concerns in young people.
- Understand how mental health concerns affect children’s lives.
- Learn ways to support children safely and effectively.
- Understand how to respond to children showing signs of distress.
- Learn strategies to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
Who It’s For
Our course is perfect for beginners with no experience. Therefore, it’s ideal for anyone wanting to support children’s mental health confidently.
Assessment & Certification
Short quizzes test your knowledge with a 60% pass mark. You can retry quizzes as many times as needed. Also, download your certificate or order a printed version easily.
Why This Course Works
It’s simple, practical, and beginner-friendly.
- Step-by-step guidance
- Clear explanations for beginners
- Real examples from children and young people
- Flexible online learning
- Builds confidence fast
- Practical skills you can use immediately
Where This Course Can Take You
After completing the Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health course, you are prepared for roles such as:
- Teaching Assistant
- Youth Support Worker
- Care Worker
- Childcare Practitioner
- Family Support Worker
- Learning Mentor
Start Supporting Children with Confidence Today!
Join our Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health course and gain real, practical skills. Learn how to recognise concerns and offer safe, effective support.
Course Curriculum
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- Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health in Context 00:57:00
- Module 01 Final Quiz – Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health in Context 00:10:00
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- Understand Factors Which May Affect Children and Young People’s Mental Health 00:57:00
- Module 02 Final Quiz – Understand Factors Which May Affect Children and Young People’s Mental Health 00:10:00
- Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns 00:54:00
- Module 03 Final Quiz – Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns 00:10:00
- Understand How to Support Children and Young People with Mental Health Concerns 00:53:00
- Module 05 Final Quiz – Understand How to Support Children and Young People with Mental Health Concerns 00:10:00
- Lifetime Access
- 24/7 Support
- Course Certificate
- TIME: 5 hours, 7 minutes
Our Accreditation
CPD Certification
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD Certified is globally recognized by employers, professional organizations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organizations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
Our Certification of Achievement
After completing the MCQ assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Open Learning Academy. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99
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Kyle Robson
I've taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can't wait to start more courses from this platform!
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Kyle Robson
I've taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can't wait to start more courses from this platform!
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Henry Dickinson
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this course! It's been a game-changer for me. The practical insights and real-world examples have made a huge difference in my understanding. I can't recommend it enough!
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