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Mental Health and Young People in Schools Course

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On-Demand course
5 hours
All levels

Description

The Mental Health and Young People in Schools Course focuses on understanding the emotional and psychological challenges faced by children and adolescents within educational settings. Mental health concerns among young people are increasingly recognised across UK schools, making informed awareness essential for those working or engaging with learners. This course explores key mental health conditions, early indicators of concern, and the wider factors that influence wellbeing during childhood and adolescence, including academic pressure, social relationships, and digital environments.

Designed for online study, the course examines the role schools play in supporting mental wellbeing through informed observation, clear communication, and appropriate signposting. Learners gain structured insight into safeguarding responsibilities, boundaries, and supportive approaches aligned with current educational expectations. Clear, accessible content ensures complex topics are explained with care, professionalism, and clarity, making the subject approachable without oversimplification. By strengthening understanding of mental health in schools, this course supports confident knowledge-building that adds meaningful value to personal development and professional profiles within education-related contexts.

Learning Outcome

After successful completion of the course, you'll :

Understand the concepts and issues of young people's mental health in the classroom

Be able to learn the prevalence and factors that contribute to mental health issues in kids and teenagers, including behavioural issues, depression, and anxiety

Recognise the moral and legal concerns related to mental health in schools

Know the importance of cultural sensitivity and understand how to cater to the particular requirements of different groups of young people

Learn the importance of early identification and treatment of young people's mental health issues, as well as the involvement of schools in this process.

If you want to learn about this topic and want to get a certificate, you should consider this course from One Education.

Why People Love This Course from One Education:

Instantly accessible certificate on successful completion

24/7 access to the course for 12 months

Study at your own pace

Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday)

Efficient assessment and instant results

The main topics covered in this course include parents and teaching staff, youth, and mental health in schools. Using real-world examples throughout the course, this course will give you a strong understanding of working with children and young people.

Our course will help you get employed in the relevant field and advance your career. Enjoy this expertly made course from One Education. Enrol now!

Course Curriculum

Here is a detailed course curriculum breakdown of the course:

Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health

Mental Health in Young People

Improving Mental Health Awareness

Importance of Educating Teaching Staff

Effects on Education

Module 02: Child Psychology

What is Child Psychology?

The Environmental Context and Child Development

The Scope of Child Development

Stages of Development

Module 03: Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood

What Is Attachment?

Bowlby's Attachment Theory

Evolutionary Theory

Maternal Deprivation Hypothesis

Module 04: Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment

Grief

Do Children Grieve Differently to Adults?

Infancy and Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Adolescence

Module 05: Factors that Influence Development

Types of Development Recap

Influences on Problematic Development

Module 06: Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults

Anxiety Disorders

Personality and Personality Disorders

Module 07: Other Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults

Major Depression

Schizophrenia

Module 08: Special Education Needs (SEN): An Overview

Defining SEN

SEN and Disability

Module 09: SEN Support

What is SEN Support?

Whole School Assessment and Tracking

Module 10: SEN Teaching Methodologies

Inclusive Learning Environment

Quality Feedback

Module 11: Introduction to Psychotherapy

Introduction to Psychotherapy

Common Mental Health Difficulties

Module 12: Types of Therapies

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Counselling Approaches

Module 13: Low Intensity CBT Treatment

Developing Skills in Behaviour Change Models to Deliver

Behavioural Activation

Module 14: Forms of Psychotherapy

For Depression

For Anxiety Disorders

Module 15: Helping the Client in Crisis

Ascertain Safety

Calm Your Client

Module 16: Crisis Intervention

Understanding the Psychology of a Client's Crisis

Getting in Too Deep

Method of Assessment

To assess your learning of this course, you have to participate in an automated multiple-choice question exam. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam and to qualify for certificates. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.

Exam & Retakes:

It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).

Who is this course for?

Everyone interested in beginning their career should take the course. The training is ideal whether you're returning after a professional sabbatical or are brand-new to the workforce.

This course is ideal for

Those who want to increase their knowledge and skill in mental health

Those who work with children and adolescents

Job Hunters

Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this Mental Health and Young People in Schools course. Anyone and everyone can take this course.

The course is fully accessible from any internet-enabled smart device. So, you can study from the comfort of your home!

All you need is a passion for learning, literacy, and to be over the age of 16.

Career path

You can enhance your career and get employment in the social care sector by taking this course on Mental Health and Young People in Schools. After finishing this course, you will have access to a wide range of relevant employment opportunities, including: