Children’s Mental Health

Understanding Children’s Mental Health (aged 5 – 16 years)

This course provides a practical introduction to some of the most common mental health issues encountered in children, and explores ways in which we can promote emotional and psychological well being. It is suitable for both teachers and support staff who would like a better understanding of these issues and how to support the children affected in the most effective way.

The course includes four informative modules and two tutor-marked assignments to check your understanding. All tutors are experienced counsellors who have training and experience in working with children.

Study topics include: defining mental health; recognising signs and symptoms; common mental health issues in children; unidentified developmental disorders; case studies; supporting children with mental health issues; promoting emotional and psychological well being. Includes all study materials, course textbook, Promoting Emotional Well Being of Children and Adolescents and Preventing their Mental Ill Health, and full tutorial support.

Students have up to twelve months to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On successful completion of the course students are awarded a certificate of course completion.

Why Choose Us?

Our courses are updated frequently to ensure they include the latest research, ideas and techniques.

Our tutorial support is second-to-none. When you enrol on the course you are assigned an experienced personal tutor who will work with you all the way through. Tutors are available by e-mail at any time to offer support, advice or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going – including weekends, bank holidays and evenings! We see this level of support as central to the success of our courses. If you would prefer to chat to your tutor you can arrange a call back through the main office at a mutually convenient time.

All courses are despatched by courier.

Qualification

• Certificate in Understanding Children’s Mental Health

Payment Options

You can also enrol by telephone or we can invoice your workplace – please call an adviser on 01896 860661 for more information.

Online Study Option Now Available

This course is also available online. Our online courses are delivered as pdfs direct to your email inbox. Our online courses are exactly the same as the postal version, but include a range of supporting study material instead of textbooks.

Learning Curve is one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers. All of our home study courses include study material, which is sent out in an attractive, hardwearing folder, essential course books and full tutorial support. We are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, members of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges, and registered as providers with the Learning Skills Council.