Child And Adolescent Mental Health (camh) Foundation Course
Published 8/2026
MP4 |
Video: h264, 1920x1080 |
Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Language: English |
Duration: 2h 31m |
Size: 3.38 GB
Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Wellbeing, Development, Early Signs, Detection, Support Strategies & Approaches
What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of child and adolescent mental health, wellbeing, and emotional development.
Recognise common mental health challenges affecting children and young people.
Understand the factors that influence children's emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing.
Identify early signs of emotional distress, behavioural changes, and wellbeing concerns.
Learn practical approaches to support children and adolescents in different environments.
Understand the role of educators, and professionals in promoting positive mental health.
Apply effective communication strategies when supporting children and young people.
Understand the importance of safeguarding, resilience, and creating supportive environments.
Gain practical knowledge to contribute to healthier emotional development and wellbeing.
Requirements
No prior qualifications or experience are required. This course is suitable for anyone interested in understanding and supporting child and adolescent mental health.
Description
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation Course
This course covers a comprehensive range of child and adolescent mental health topics, including
- Understanding mental health,
mental hygiene, and the
mental health continuum
- Child and adolescent mental health fundamentals
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Mental health first responder principles and supportive responses
- Building
resiliencein children and adolescents
- Understanding
stress, sleep difficulties,
insomnia, and emotional wellbeing
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Anxietydisorders and practical approaches to managing anxiety
- Trauma,
post-traumatic stress, and the impact of difficult experiences
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Depression,
self-harm awareness, and understanding
suicide risk factors
- Neurodevelopmental conditions, including
Autism Spectrum (ASD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity (
ADHD)
- Behavioural and emotional challenges, including Oppositional Defiant Disorder (
ODD)
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Eating disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and
substance use concerns
- Understanding adolescent identity,
gender dysphoria, and
sexual orientation-related wellbeing
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Girls' specific mental health considerations
- Effective
engagementand
communicationapproaches
with children and adolescents
Through 27 structured learning areas, this course provides practical foundational knowledge to help educators, childcare professionals, caregivers, parents and child-focused workers better understand, recognise, and support children and young people's mental health and wellbeing. It also develops awareness of early identification, appropriate responses, supportive environments, and effective approaches for promoting positive mental wellbeing across childhood and adolescence.
Who this course is for
Teachers, educators, and childcare professionals working with children and adolescents.
Charity workers, community workers, and professionals involved in child and youth support.
Childcare workers, nannies, caregivers, and early childhood professionals supporting children's development.
Students and anyone interested in child development, wellbeing, and mental health.
Parents who want to better understand and support their child's mental health and emotional wellbeing.