Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health

This FREE on-line Level 2 Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health qualification develops the skills needed to understand mental health conditions that affect people, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and the impact that mental health concerns may have on young people and others. On successful completion you will receive an E-certificate.

Unit 1: Understand children and young people’s mental health in context

Learn about the concept of mental health and how society’s view of mental health has changed over time. Discover the legislation in place to support mental health.

Unit 2: Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health

This unit uncovers the risk factors that can affect young people’s mental health and how these can be mitigated. Explore developmental changes and how puberty can impact mental health.

Unit 3: Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns

Discover the behaviours displayed that may indicate a mental health concern. Find out about common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.

Unit 4: Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns

Investigate the impact of mental health concerns on children, young people and others and develop an understanding of the importance of diagnosis and the reasons why children and young people may be reluctant to seek a diagnosis.

Unit 5: Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns

Here you will explore person-centred approaches to supporting children and young people with mental health concerns, how to promote mental well-being, and the services and treatment involved with children mental health.

Approximate Course Duration – 8 -12 weeks (based on an average of 10-15 hours of self study per week)

This qualification can be completed on either a desk top or mobile phone.  There are no specific software requirements needed apart from a stable internet connection.