Mental Wellbeing in Children & Young people

Our Children’s Mental Wellbeing training in schools ensures your staff can understand and identify mental health, and how it can affect children and young people. This course is great for those who work with or around children, including teachers, headteachers or senior leaders, teaching assistants, sports coaches, and childminders.

Description

This Young People and Children’s Mental Health training online course teaches learners what mental health is, the types of children’s mental health and wellbeing in schools, the signs and symptoms, key risk factors, the myths and stigma surrounding mental health issues and how to support children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People certificate.

Did you know, mental health problems affect around one in six children? It’s essential anyone working with children, whether in an educational setting or another, should learn about mental health in children and young children. Children’s mental health and wellbeing are just as important as their physical health. Start improving the mental health and happiness of the children you care for.

The aim of this online Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing training in schools is to greater increase your knowledge of mental health, the common issues they face and the correct support and advice.

The key points covered in this course are:

  • What mental health is
  • Signs & Symptoms of mental health
  • Common issues faced
  • Key risk factors
  • Protective factors, myths & stigma
  • Advice and support