What’s covered
This course begins by defining mental illness, mental health issues, and the effects they have on children and young adults. There course provides extensive coverage of the many types of mental illnesses found in children and young adults and how they can be recognised and treated. In addition to eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, we’ll also discuss ADD/ADHD, depression, and self-harm. Other mental illnesses covered include schizophrenia, autism, learning difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder, along with bipolar disorder, panic disorder, sleep apnoea and social phobia.
You’ll discover the signs, the causes, and the steps to take if you think someone you know may be suffering from a mental health condition. We’ll talk about how parents can get involved and how mental healthcare professionals, like psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses and clinical social workers, can help. Psychotherapy, mindfulness, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and medication are among the treatments covered. We’ll discuss prognosis and prevention, as well as how to encourage good mental health and bust common misconceptions. Finally, you’ll discover useful methods for approaching kids or teenagers about their mental health.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define Mental Health and its impact in Children and Young People.
- Learn about the common Mental Health issues found in Children and Young People.
- Recognise the signs and symptoms found in Children and Young peoples and recognise the causes and risk factors involved.
- Understand the treatment and support available and understand the long-term outcomes of Mental Health issues in Children and Young People.
Modules in this course
| Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 70 |
| 2 | Mental illnesses in children and young adults: Part 1 | 70 |
| 3 | Mental illnesses in children and young adults: Part 2 | 70 |
| 4 | Mental illnesses in children and young adults: Part 3 | 70 |
| 5 | Signs of mental illness in children and young people | 70 |
| 6 | Diagnosis and treatments | 70 |
| 7 | Prognoses and outcomes | 70 |
| 8 | Support | 70 |
Recommended system requirements
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
