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 existing commitments. It covers mental health conditions common in children and young people, including depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder, alongside risk factors and how to provide effective support. The course takes around 7 weeks to complete. There are no previous qualifications required. This free children and young people's mental health course is funded through the Adult Skills Fund.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for anyone who works with children or young people or are looking to start their career in the area. Many children experience mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder, which can be directly linked to their life experiences, so it's important that those who work with them are able to provide effective support. This can also be benficial to those who would like to learn more to help those in their personal lives.
Entry requirements
There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll understand common mental health conditions affecting children and young people, including depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder.
You'll explore how life experiences and risk factors contribute to mental health difficulties in young people.
You'll learn the difference between emotional health and mental health, and why both matter.
You'll develop knowledge of how to support children and young people experiencing mental health challenges.
You'll understand the impact of mental health difficulties on development, behaviour, and learning.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online through a dedicated learning platform. It is made up of five units, which you complete at your own pace. Deadlines are visible once you enrol, helping you stay on track. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. No classroom attendance is required.
What you will need to bring
Learning Curve will confirm anything you need before you start. Most learners need only a device with internet access and a willingness to engage with the written course materials.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people's wellbeing in community or school settings.
Teaching Assistant: help children in school, including those with mental health needs.
Learning Mentor: provide one-to-one pastoral support in education settings.
Family Support Worker: work with families where children face emotional or mental health difficulties.
Early Years Practitioner: care for and support young children's emotional development.
School Counselling Support Worker: assist qualified counsellors working with young people.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: deepen your knowledge and move toward more specialist support roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a mentoring or training role working with young people.
Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work: a route toward professional youth work practice.
