Free Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting it around your other commitments. It covers mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, the legislation and guidance that applies, risk factors affecting young people's wellbeing, and how to build resilience. You'll also look at the wider impact mental health concerns can have on young people and those around them. The course takes around 10 hours to complete. This is a free children and young people's mental health qualification for adults at any stage of their career.
Who this course is for
This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of mental health conditions including depression and anxiety, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and how to build resilience against these, and the impact mental health concerns may have on young people and others.
What you will learn
You'll identify common mental health conditions affecting children and young people, including depression and anxiety.
You'll understand the legislation and guidance that shapes mental health support for young people.
You'll recognise the risk factors that can affect mental wellbeing.
You'll explore strategies for building resilience against those risk factors.
You'll understand the impact mental health concerns can have on young people, families, and wider networks.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. IOW College will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. IOW College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker - supporting young people's emotional and social wellbeing
Learning Mentor - helping students manage mental health in school settings
Teaching Assistant - providing pastoral support alongside classroom learning
Early Years Practitioner - understanding mental health in nursery and childcare settings
Family Support Worker - working with families affected by mental health challenges
Community Health Worker - signposting young people to mental health services
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace - broadens your understanding to adult settings and workplace wellbeing.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) - the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - a step toward counselling roles working with young people.
Level 3 Award in Understanding Mental Health - deepens your knowledge for more specialist support roles.
