Free Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. Over 8 weeks, you'll build knowledge of how mental health affects children and young people, the most common conditions, and the support available to promote wellbeing. There are no formal entry requirements. This children and young people's mental health qualification suits anyone working with, or wanting to work with, children and young people.
Who this course is for
Mental health problems affect around 1 in 10 children and young people. These issues include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder and can often be a direct response to occurrences in their lives. Emotional wellbeing is just as important as a child’s mental health, therefore it is important for those working with children and young people to have a good understanding of the concepts, risk factors and impact of mental health.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll understand children and young people's mental health in its wider social and developmental context.
You'll learn about mental health conditions commonly seen in children and young people, including depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder.
You'll explore the impact of mental ill-health on a child or young person's daily life, relationships, and development.
You'll identify risk factors that can affect children and young people's emotional wellbeing.
You'll learn about the support services and strategies available to help maintain and promote mental wellbeing in children and young people.
How you will learn
The course is delivered online with weekly sessions. Assessment is knowledge-based, testing your understanding of the topics covered across the qualification. You'll complete written tasks and questions that demonstrate what you've learned. There are no exams. Everything is done online, so you don't need to travel to a centre.
What you will need to bring
Total Training Provision will confirm anything you need before you start. As the course runs entirely online, you'll need access to a device with an internet connection and the ability to join online meetings.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people's emotional and social wellbeing
Learning Mentor: help children in schools who are struggling emotionally or socially
Teaching Assistant: support pupils, including those with mental health needs
Early Years Practitioner: work in nurseries and early years settings
Family Support Worker: help families where children are experiencing difficulties
Residential Childcare Worker: support young people in care settings
School Welfare Officer: monitor and support pupil attendance and wellbeing
What you could study next
A Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Certificate is a strong foundation for further study in this area.
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace: broaden your knowledge to adult and workplace mental health settings.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: a deeper look at mental health across all age groups.
Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care: opens routes into support worker and care roles.
