Cogniasal: ICQAWUK Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Course

Advanced Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

About The Course

This course is endorsed by specialist child psychiatrists from the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (UK) and is designed to support the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of educators. It equips teachers, school administrators, and childcare professionals with essential skills to foster emotional and psychological wellbeing in children. Upon completion, participants receive certification from the International Certification and Quality Assessment in Wellbeing (ICQAW UK), an International Certification Organisation (ICO) approved by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai.

What do you get for 2,500 Aed

• 29 Lectures
• Approximately 30 hours of Learning
• 23 Quizzes to cement knowledge
• One book – in English or Arabic – Entitled ‘A Beautiful Young Mind’ (Ministry of Culture Approved)
• A Certificate from ICQAW UK
• An optional Certificate of Attendance from KHDA (Upon Request)
• Sign up now and you will emailed your Login Details with 24 working hours

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 Adolescents

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 Management 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