Our level 2 understanding children and young people’s mental health course develops the skills needed to understand mental health conditions that affect people, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and the impact that mental health concerns may have on young people and others.
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What you could study next
A natural next step is the Level 3 Award, Certificate, or Diploma in Counselling Skills, which takes you deeper into supporting people with mental health difficulties. You could also progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which covers mental health as part of a broader qualification recognised for roles working with children and adults. If you want to specialise further, a Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid is a practical addition recognised by many employers in education and social care settings.
