Anxiety and OCD in Kids and Teens Course 2025

Discover how to understand and manage OCD in kids and teens. Learn about diagnosis, treatments, and coping strategies in this insightful course.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children and teenagers is often misunderstood, yet it can significantly affect their daily lives. This course provides a clear and structured approach to understanding how OCD develops, its impact on young minds, and the role of cognitive and biological factors. Covering everything from recognising different types of OCD to identifying triggers and maintaining factors, this course is designed to help learners gain a strong foundation in the subject.

Through a detailed exploration of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, this course delves into Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and medication options, offering an in-depth view of available interventions. Additionally, it provides valuable coping strategies to help children and teenagers navigate OCD-related challenges. By the end of the course, learners will have a well-rounded understanding of OCD and practical knowledge on how to support young individuals facing this condition.

Learning Outcomes

Identify different types of OCD and their unique characteristics.

Understand how OCD affects the brain and behavioural patterns.

Recognise triggers and factors that maintain OCD symptoms.

Learn assessment and diagnosis methods for childhood OCD.

Explore treatment approaches, including CBT and medications.

Develop strategies to support children and teens with OCD.

Curriculam
Module 1_ Introduction to OCD

Module 2_ Understanding the Brain and OCD

Module 3_ Types of OCD

Module 4_ Triggers and Maintenance of OCD

Module 5_ Assessment and Diagnosis of OCD

Module 6_ Treatment of OCD

Module 7_ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for OCD

Module 8_ Medications for OCD

Module 9_ Coping Strategies for Living with OCD

Module 10_ Conclusion and Resources for Further Support

Who is this Course For?

Teachers supporting students with OCD in educational settings.

• Parents seeking to understand OCD in their children.
• Mental health professionals expanding their knowledge of OCD.
• Social workers assisting children and teens with OCD.
• School counsellors helping students cope with OCD challenges.
• Healthcare providers working with young individuals facing OCD.
• Youth workers addressing mental health concerns in teens.
• Psychology students interested in childhood OCD.

Career Path

• Child Psychologist – £42,000 per year
• School Counsellor – £35,000 per year
• Mental Health Social Worker – £38,000 per year
• Youth Worker – £30,000 per year
• Educational Psychologist – £48,000 per year
• Clinical Researcher in Psychology – £45,000 per year