Children & Young People's Mental Health (COVID-19) training
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About this Event
Children & Young People's Mental Health level 2 (intermediate) training
This CPD-accredited course will develop your knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions commonly impacting children and young people, explore what influences mental wellbeing (focus on COVID-19 pandemic), know how to respond appropriately, and understand the importance of recovery and support.
The course uses a variety of interactive tools to build delegates' confidence in reducing the stigma around mental health, providing initial support, and effectively signposting individuals to specialist services.
Level 2 (intermediate) training is suitable for anyone with some existing understanding of mental health conditions.
Learning outcomes
- Defining mental health
- Signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions impacting young people
- Spotting the early signs of mental ill health
- The COVID19 pandemic - new anxieties, collective trauma, lockdown and isolation
- Responding well to children and young people with different mental health needs
- Providing ongoing support to children and young people
- Signposting and where to get help
