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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH BPS214

Duration (approx) 100 hours
Qualification
Statement of Attainment

Why Study Child and Adolescent Mental Health?

A growing number of children and young people are struggling with their mental health. It is estimated that 1 in 5 young people have a mental health difficulty currently. Studying child and adolescent mental health helps us to focus on the mental health difficulties that young people experience. The way that children and young people struggle with their mental health is not always the same as how adults do, so by studying child and adolescent mental health, we can understand more about the difficulties they are experiencing.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This is an ideal course for people in the caring professions and students hoping to work with children.   For example - 

  • Counsellor
  • Psychologist
  • Teachers
  • Educational Support Assistant
  • Social worker
  • Youth workers
  • Childcare worker

This course is suitable for professional/career development, CPD or personal interest.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

During the course, you will learn about –

  • Mental health problems in children. Of particular concern is the growing prevalence of mental health issues in children and adolescents.
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Tic disorders
  • Brain disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Abuse
  • And more.

Mental health problems are treatable if the child receives early support. Understanding how to recognise mental health issues in children and adolescents is the first step towards helping them. This course in child and adolescent mental health will help you to learn more about the impact of mental health conditions on children and possible treatment options.

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COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

There are 10 lessons in this course:

Lesson 1 Nature and Scope of Mental Health 

This lesson looks at the difference between adult and child mental health, what we mean by mental health and mental well-being. It also considers normal childhood development, child mental illness, the prevalence of mental health issues in children and adolescents, the mental health industry. looking at difference between adult and child and adolescent mental health. What we mean by mental health? Mental wellness etc.

Lesson 2 Childhood Depression

This lesson looks at the different types of depression in children, how it is diagnosed, the causes of childhood depression, assessing the risk of suicide.

Lesson 3 Anxiety Disorders

Covering topics such as separation disorders, generalised anxiety, school phobias, social phobias, the signs, symptoms and treatment of anxiety disorders, anxiety disorders in adolescence.

Lesson 4 Tic Disorders

The topics covered in this lesson include an introduction to tic disorders, different types of tics, Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome (Tourette's Syndrome), Transient Tic Disorder, Chronic Tic Disorder and Tic Disorder (NOS).

Lesson 5 Brain Disorders (Injury & Disease)

This lesson introduces brain disorders and considers the differences between adults and children with this sort of condition, traumatic brain injury, congenital malformations, genetic disorders, tumours, infectious diseases, cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy and the impact of environmental toxins on brain disorders.

Lesson 6 Other Disorders

Covering topics such as Motor Disorders, Elimination Disorders - Encopresis, Enuresis, Feeding & Eating Disorders; Reactive Attachment Disorder, Selective Mutism and Stereotypic Movement Disorder.

Lesson 7 The Impact of Environmental Problems on Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Covering Abuse and Neglect, the Effects of Abuse, relationship problems, Factitious Disorders by Proxy, Attachment Disorders and Lifestyle.

Lesson 8 Problems of Adolescence

Including Anorexia, Bulimia, Substance Use, Family Conflict.

Lesson 9 Holistic and Alternative Approaches to Treatment

Such as Drug Treatments, food and mental health, Alternative Therapies such as homeopathy, art therapy, music therapy, counselling/psychotherapy, craniosacral/biodynamic osteopathy, kinesiology, aromatherapy, sensory integration, behavioural optometry, hearing and mental health, movement therapies.

Lesson 10 Special Project

You choose something of interest to you in relation to child and adolescent mental health and carry out a project on this, guided by your tutor.

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

  

 

What Next?

By studying this course you will:

  • Develop your knowledge of child and adolescent mental health issues.
  • Be better placed to help children through difficult periods in their lives.
  • Be able to provide more effective support to children.
  • Enhance your employment prospects and career choices for working with children and adolescents. 

 

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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.


Check out our eBooks

The Brain and BehaviourThe Brain and Behaviour ebook provides a fascinating insight into the functions of the human brain. From understanding the human brain, human anatomy & behaviour, chemistry, brain damage and memory, this ebook is an interesting read and also a great reference for students of biology, biopsychology or psychology.
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