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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children’s and Young
People’s Mental Health
Content and overview
Are you interested in
increasing your knowledge of children’s mental health? This qualification aims
to equip you with a more detailed understanding of mental health conditions that
affect children and young people, the legislation and guidance surrounding
mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and the impact
that mental health concerns may have on young people and others.
You will need to complete the following 5 mandatory units:
Unit 1: Understand children and
young people’s mental health in context
In this unit, you will
learn about the concept of mental health and how society’s view of mental health
has changed over time. You will also learn about the legislation in place to
support children and young people’s mental health.
Unit
2: Understand factors which may affect children and young
people’s mental health
This unit will cover the risk factors that
can affect children and young people’s mental health and how these can be
mitigated. You will also look at how developmental changes and puberty can
impact children and young people.
Unit 3:
Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns
This unit will look at the behaviours displayed by children and young people
that may indicate a mental health concern. You will look in more detail at
common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.
Unit 4: Understand the impact of children
and young people’s mental health concerns
In this unit, you will
investigate the impact of mental health concerns on children, young people and
others. You will look at the importance of diagnosis and the reasons why there
may be a reluctance to seek a diagnosis.
Unit 5:
Understand how to support children and young people with mental health
concerns
In this fifth and final unit, you will explore
person-centred approaches to supporting children and young people with mental
health concerns, how to promote mental well-being in children and young people,
and the services and treatment involved with children and young people’s mental
health.
Delivery Method
This course can be completed via
blended or distance learning using Google Classroom.
You will be
required to complete five online assignments (one assignment per unit) and an
individual learning plan (ILP).
Suitable for:
This qualification is suitable
for anyone looking to increase their knowledge of children and young
people's mental health both in their personal and professional life.
Entry requirements
For a funded/part funded
course, you must be aged 19+ on 31 August 2023 and UK resident for at least 3
years.
You must complete an online induction, which includes online safety,
before you begin a course with us.
Why you should study with
us
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Additional
information
We recommend you register your interest early, as
this course is very popular.
You will need to bring a paper and a pen with
you. A folder is useful to keep your work in.
Our dedicated team will be happy to help – just call us on 01724 297146 or
send us an email (nlacl.enquiries@northlincs.gov.uk)
DISCLAIMER: You must be aged 19+ on 31 August 2023 and have
been a UK resident for at least 3 years. When applying for this course, you must
provide evidence to confirm eligibility for funding which includes proof of ID
and full address.
If you have not lived in the UK for 3 years, you can still do a course with
us, but you may need to pay for your course, depending on your
immigration
status. Please contact us on 01724 297146 for more
information.