CHILD and ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH: CAMH Certificate International English

Course Description

This comprehensive programme provides an in-depth understanding of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH), equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to understand mental health challenges, recognise signs and symptoms, build resilience, provide appropriate initial support, and understand when professional help is required.

Participants will explore common mental health conditions affecting children and adolescents, including their causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, protective factors, support strategies and treatment approaches. The programme also focuses on early recognition and intervention, effective communication, active listening, emotional support and practical approaches to promoting mental wellbeing.

Designed for anyone who wants to develop their knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, as well as adults who work with, support or care for children and young people, the programme provides practical knowledge and tools to help participants respond appropriately to mental health concerns while recognising the importance of professional medical intervention.

Learning Objectives

By completing this programme, learners will:

• Understand common mental health conditions affecting children and adolescents.

• Recognise signs and symptoms that may indicate potential mental health concerns.

• Understand factors that can contribute to mental health difficulties in young people.

• Assess potential vulnerabilities and identify appropriate support strategies.

• Understand how to provide initial support to children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges.

• Develop appropriate communication, active listening and supportive conversation skills.

• Understand approaches for fostering resilience, wellbeing and healthy coping mechanisms.

• Recognise when professional medical or specialist support may be required.

• Develop greater confidence in responding appropriately to children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges.

Topics Covered

The Basics of Mental Health

• Understanding Mental Health
• Mental Hygiene
• Mental Health First Aider
• Mental Health First Aid Response

The Basics of Child and Adolescent Mental Health

• Child Mental Health
• Adolescent Mental Health
• Building Resilience in Children and Adolescents

Managing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Challenges

For each relevant condition, the programme explores definitions, types, causes and risk factors, signs and symptoms, protective factors, support strategies, treatment approaches and practical conversation examples.

Topics include:

• Stress
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Depression
• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
• Eating Disorders
• Psychosis
• Personality Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Schizophrenia
• Girls’ Specific Mental Health

Effective Engagement and Conversation with Children

• Communication Strategies for Young Children
• Body Language
• Setting and Environment
• Active Listening
• Making Statements
• Additional Considerations for Teenager Engagement

Included CAMH Book

A Beautiful Young Mind is included as part of the programme. The book provides a comprehensive guide to child and adolescent mental wellbeing, covering risks, signs, protective factors and interventions for common mental health difficulties.

It includes practical guidance on topics such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-harm, ADHD, gender dysphoria and other mental health concerns, together with scenario-based conversations to support parents, teachers and other adults in communicating effectively with children and teenagers.

The book was developed with licensed child psychiatrists and is designed to provide practical knowledge and tools for understanding and supporting the mental wellbeing of young people.

Who Is This Programme For?

Suitable for professionals and individuals pursuing or developing a career in child and adolescent mental health, education, childcare or wellbeing, as well as anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge.

Ideal for teachers, educators, childcare professionals, school staff, counsellors, healthcare and wellbeing professionals, students, graduates and others working with children and young people.

Also suitable for parents, caregivers and anyone who wants to better understand and support the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.

The programme provides comprehensive knowledge and international certification to support professional development and career progression.