Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health

This programme is designed to equip you with a more detailed understanding of mental health conditions that affect children and young people. Among other things, you will cover the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental wellbeing, and the impact that mental health concerns may have on young people and others.

Course structure

Unit 1: Understand children and young people’s mental health in context

You will learn about the concept of mental health and how society’s view of mental health has changed over time. You will also learn about the legislation in place to support children and young people’s mental health.

Unit 2: Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health

You will cover the risk factors that can affect children and young people’s mental health and how these can be mitigated. You will also look at how developmental changes and puberty can impact children and young people.

Unit 3: Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns

You will look at the behaviours displayed by children and young people that may indicate a mental health concern. Importantly, you will look in detail at common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.

Unit 4: Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns

You will investigate the impact of mental health concerns on children, young people and others. You will also look at the importance of diagnosis and the reasons why there may be a reluctance to seek a diagnosis.

Unit 5: Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns

You will explore person-centred approaches to supporting children and young people with mental health concerns, how to promote mental wellbeing in children and young people, and the services and treatment associated with children and young people’s mental health.