Adolescent Mental Health CPD Course

This course will explore who is classed as being an adolescent and will review the UK statistics in relation to adolescent mental health. We will also explore the impact that Covid-19 had in relation to this topic, while also introducing why it’s important to support all adolescents with mental health.

One in six people in the UK fall into the adolescent category. It’s a time of physical, social and emotional changes and adolescents can be vulnerable to mental health issues, especially if they are exposed to violence, poverty or abuse.

This course will also explore the types of mental health problems, and the signs of each of them. It will explore disorders and issues that are prominent in this age group and consider the negative coping patterns that adolescents may indulge in, in order to deal with the feelings they’re experiencing.

We will also have the opportunity to explore the causes of mental health problems in detail, as well as looking at how issues can escalate. Finally, we’ll review how adolescents with mental health issues should be supported, as well as exploring possible treatments, and investigating how a young person can be fully supported.

In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

• Fully CPD registered
• Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
• Fully printed certificate posted next day
• Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass

Units Covered

• Unit 1 – Introduction to Adolescent Mental Health – In the first unit you will look at who is classed as an adolescent, as well as reviewing UK statistics in relation to adolescent mental health. You will also explore the impact COVID-19 has had on adolescents.
• Unit 2 – Types of Adolescent Mental Health Problems – In this unit you will explore some of the signs and symptoms of the most common adolescent mental health problems and signs and symptoms of each.
• Unit 3 – What can cause Mental Health Problems? – You will consider what can cause a mental health problem, including family pressures, social media, puberty and hormones, gaming and addictive behaviours.
• Unit 4 – Supporting Adolescents – In the final unit you will learn more about how you can support an adolescent when it comes to their mental health, you will also look at the impact of early detection and the different treatments and therapies.

Suitable for anyone wanting more information into adolescent mental health.

You are required to complete a multiple choice quiz at the end of the course, you must achieve 80% or above to pass, if you don't pass first time, you can re-take as many times as you need to pass.

Suitable for anyone wanting more information into adolescent mental health.