Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health NCFE Certificate

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LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College St Austell - as required
LEVEL
Level 2 Levels Explained
DURATION
12 weeks.
LEARNING AREA
Social Care & Health Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Distance Learning

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Woman visiting and elderly person at home showing their credentials Around 1 in 10 children and young people are affected by mental health problems, so it’s important that people working with them have a good understanding of mental health. If you want to learn about mental health issues to support children and young people that you work with, or those you care for in your own life, this level 2 course is perfect for you. Our fully online course will teach you about supporting children and young people’s mental health and emotional well-being. You will learn about issues facing children and young people like depression, anxiety and conduct disorder, as well as factors that affect their mental health and the impact mental health problems can have on them and their lives.

Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health in Context
Understand Factors Which May Affect Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns
Understand the Impact of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns
Understand how to Support Children and Young People with Mental Health Concerns

19+, Currently live in England, Resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, L1 Literacy Initial Assessment, Computer access

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