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Mental Health and Psychology - Child and Adolescent
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Learn child and adolescent mental health, psychology, emotional development, behavioural challenges, safeguarding, and supportive care strategies for young people.
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Overview
Understanding the mental health and psychological development of children and adolescents is essential for supporting their emotional wellbeing, learning, and social growth. This comprehensive Mental Health and Psychology – Child and Adolescent course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and practical understanding of how young people develop psychologically and how mental health conditions can affect their behaviour, emotions, and daily life.
The course explores how children and teenagers experience emotional changes, respond to stress, and develop coping mechanisms. It covers child and adolescent development, emotional and social wellbeing, common mental health conditions, behavioural challenges, anxiety and depression in young people, trauma and adverse childhood experiences, attachment theory, communication strategies, safeguarding principles, early intervention approaches, and supportive care techniques. You will learn how to identify signs of mental health difficulties and respond in a safe, sensitive, and supportive way.This course is valuable for anyone working with or supporting young people, including education staff, care workers, youth workers, and parents. It provides a strong foundation for understanding child psychology and promoting positive mental health in children and adolescents.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand child and adolescent psychological development
- Learn key mental health conditions affecting young people
- Recognise signs of emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Understand anxiety, depression, and stress in youth
- Learn attachment theory and emotional development
- Understand safeguarding and child protection principles
Why choose this course
- Affordable, Accessible, informative and well-structured study materials
- Earn a globally recognised accredited qualification
- Study in your own time, at your own pace, through any device
- Benefit from feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
- Excellent career advancement/career switch opportunities
- Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
Certification
Certificate of Achievement
After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for 9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for 15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. A general interest in child development, psychology, education, or mental health is helpful. It is suitable for beginners as well as those working in related support roles.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for individuals who want to develop accounting knowledge and practical financial skills, including:
- School Support Staff
- Youth Workers
- Care Workers
- Social Care Staff
- Parents and Guardians
Career Paths
This course can support progression into roles and opportunities such as:
- Youth Support Worker
- Teaching Assistant
- Child Mental Health Support Assistant
- School Pastoral Support Worker
- Behaviour Support Assistant
- Family Support Worker
Course Curriculum
| Mental Health and Psychology - Child and Adolescent - Updated Version | |||
| Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 02: Child Psychology | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 03: Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood | 00:50:00 | ||
| Module 04: Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 05: Factors that Influence Development | 00:36:00 | ||
| Module 06: Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 07: Other Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 08: Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 09: Dealing With Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 10: The Self Harming Behaviour | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 11: Mental Health Treatment and Medicine | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 12: Mental Health over Life Span and Society in the UK | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 13: Mental Health Related Legislations in the UK | 00:35:00 | ||
| Mental Health and Psychology - Child and Adolescent - Old Version | |||
| Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health | |||
| Introduction to Mental Health | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 02: Child Psychology | |||
| Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 03: Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood | |||
| Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 04: Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment | |||
| Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 05: Factors that Influence Development | |||
| Factors that Influence Development | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 06: Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults | |||
| Mental Health Problems In Youth And Adults | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 07: Other Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults | |||
| Other Mental Health Problems in Youth And Adults | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 08: Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults | |||
| Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 09: Dealing With Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults | |||
| Dealing With Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 10: The Self Harming Behaviour | |||
| The Self Harming Behaviour | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 11: Mental Health Treatment and Medicine | |||
| Mental Health Treatment and Medicine | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 12: Mental Health over Life Span and Society in the UK | |||
| Mental Health Over Life Span and Society in the UK | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 13: Mental Health Related Legislations in the UK | |||
| Mental Health Related Legislations in the UK | 00:12:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Mental Health and Psychology – Child and Adolescent | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Mental Health and Psychology – Child and Adolescent | 00:20:00 | ||
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Frequently asked questions
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It is a course that explores how children and teenagers develop emotionally and psychologically, and how mental health conditions affect them.
You will learn child development, mental health conditions, behavioural issues, safeguarding, attachment theory, and support strategies.
It is suitable for teachers, youth workers, caregivers, parents, and anyone supporting children or adolescents.
No. The course is suitable for beginners with an interest in child development and mental health.
The course includes anxiety, depression, stress-related issues, behavioural difficulties, and trauma-related conditions.
It helps ensure healthy emotional development, better learning outcomes, and improved social wellbeing.
Yes. Child protection and safeguarding principles are included.
You will develop awareness of mental health, communication skills, behavioural understanding, and support techniques.
Yes. It provides useful knowledge for roles involving children and young people.
Yes. Many learners study child psychology and mental health online through flexible training programmes.
Career opportunities include Youth Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Family Support Worker, School Pastoral Support Worker, and Childcare Practitioner.