This online course covers a range of important topics related to mental health conditions that children and young people can experience and the many ways they can be offered support.

The Children and Young People’s Mental Health course starts by defining mental illness and mental health problems and their impact on children and young people.

There’s extensive coverage of the many types of mental illnesses found in this group, and how they can be recognised and treated.

This online Children and Young People’s Mental Health course will look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression and self-harm, and eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.

Other mental illnesses covered include schizophrenia, autism, learning difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, sleep apnoea and social phobia.

Children and Young People’s Mental Health online course will discuss symptoms and causes – and the actions to take if you suspect someone has a mental health condition.

The online Children and Young People’s Mental Health course will discuss the role of mental healthcare professionals, such as a psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses or clinical social workers – and show how parents can become involved.

Treatments covered include psychotherapy, mindfulness, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and medication.

The Children and Young People’s Mental Health E-leaning course will deal with prognosis and prevention – and show how to promote positive mental health and dispel common myths.

Finally, you’ll learn practical techniques to help you talk to children or young people about their mental health.

At the point of purchase, logins may take approximately 15 minutes to arrive in your inbox.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH INTERACTIVE LEARNING
Course Content:

• Introduction
• Mental illnesses in children and young adults: Part 1
• Mental illnesses in children and young adults: Part 2
• Mental illnesses in children and young adults: Part 3
• Diagnosis and treatments
• Prognoses and outcomes
• Support
• Signs of mental illness in children and young people

Q: What is Interactive Learning?
A: Interactive Learning is learning that encourages independent study through the use of computer technology and electronic media.

Q: Do I get a certificate for completing this course?
A: Yes, you receive a certificate upon completing this course.

Q: How long is my certificate valid?
A: Your certificate is valid for 3 years.

Q: What do I do if I fail a module? Can I complete the course?
A: Yes, however, you only have 3 resits per module

Q: Can I purchase a course for myself or for my company?
A: At the checkout, it gives the option to create a single user or business account. Further information for the single user can be found here - PERSES Ltd - Interactive Learning User Guide, for a business account information can be found here - PERSES Ltd - Interactive Learning Business Account User Guide.

Q: Can I purchase multiple courses for staff?
A: Yes, as a business account there is an option at the checkout to purchase multiple of the same course, or please get in touch to discuss your needs. The best contact for this is hello@perses.org.uk.

Q: I've encountered a problem with the course, what should I do?
A: Contact hello@perses.org.uk and we will assist you.

Q: How long do I need to wait until I receive my logins?
A: The login details are sent automatically and should be arriving at the email address you signed up with in approximately 15 minutes.