CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID: Advanced CAMH (ME) English
- Description
Advanced Certificate in
Child and Adolescent Mental Health First Aid
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
The course is endorsed by specialist child psychiatrist doctors from Manchester University NHS foundation trust UK and includes an international certification accredited by the International Certification and Quality Assessment in Wellbeing UK.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of children’s mental health and how to build resilience in them. It equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, comprehend, and offer initial support to children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. The course will empower adults with the tools to sustain and strengthen a child’s mental wellbeing.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The course, will explore various mental health conditions, including their signs, symptoms, and risk factors. It will delve into the importance of early detection and intervention and highlight the significance of seeking professional medical help when necessary. By the end of this course, the learner will have a solid understanding of different mental health disorders that affect children and adolescents, allowing them to recognize and respond effectively.
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain knowledge about common mental health conditions affecting children and adolescents.
- Learn about the signs and symptoms associated with these conditions, enabling identification of potential mental health issues early on.
- Understand various factors that contribute to the development of mental health disorders in children and adolescents.
- Assess potential vulnerabilities and provide appropriate timely support.
- Provide initial support to children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges.
- Learn appropriate communication strategies, active listening skills, and ways to provide comfort and reassurance to a person in mental distress.
- Learn techniques for fostering resilience, promoting well-being, and enhancing coping mechanisms in young individuals.
- Understand the importance of professional medical intervention and significance of seeking timely help from healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for mental health concerns.
TOPICS COVERED
THE BASICS OF MENTAL HEALTH
- Understanding Mental Health
- Mental Hygiene
- The 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 Adolescent
MANAGING CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
Definition, Types, Causes & Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Protective Factors, Support Strategies, Treatments, Conversation Samples.
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Depression
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Eating Disorders
- Psychosis
- Personality Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Girl’s Specific Mental Health
EFFECTIVE ENGAGEMENT AND CONVERSATION WITH CHILDREN
- Communicating Strategies for Young Children
- Body Language
- Setting and Environment
- Active Listening
- Making Statements
- Additional Considerations for Teenager Engagement
and many other relevant topics
Recommended Book
This book is a comprehensive guide to children and adolescent mental wellbeing. Created with licensed child psychiatrists, it offers knowledge and tools to navigate mental health challenges effectively. It covers insights on risks, signs, protective factors and interventions for common mental health difficulties faced by children and teenagers. The topics cover include stress, anxiety, depression, self-harm, ADHD, gender dysphoria and many more. Scenario conversations for parents and teachers are also included to facilitate easy discussions. “A Beautiful Young Mind” seeks to empower individuals as they navigate the spectacular landscape of young minds, dispelling distortions and stigmas about mental health along the way.
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