Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years

Description

The early years of a child's life are important for their development. Learning the importance of attachment and adversity during this period is crucial to understanding children's mental health. Throughout their early years, children can be exposed to various traumatic experiences that can impact their mental health, and these experiences can contribute to mental health problems later in life.

This Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of mental health in young children in the early years (birth to 5 years old) and the role of the Early Years Practitioner to support children's mental health and wellbeing. By the end of this Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years course, students will gain knowledge that will help them progress to further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.

Learning outcomes

After completing this Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years course, the learner will be able to:

• Gain a thorough understanding of mental health for young children in the early years.
• Understand the importance of attachment for children's mental health and well-being in the early years.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of brain development and functioning in mental health in children in the early years.
• Understand the practitioner's role in promoting mental health and well-being in the early years.
• Know sources of support for children, families and practitioners.

Why Choose Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years Course from Us

• Self-paced course, access available from anywhere.
• Easy to understand, high-quality study materials.
• Course developed by industry experts.
• MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning.
• Automated and instant assessment results.
• 24/7 support via live chat, phone call or email.
• Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the course.

Detailed course curriculum of the Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years course:

• Module 1: Understand Mental Health for Young Children in the Early Years
• Module 2: Understand the Significance of Attachment and Adverse Childhood Experiences for Young Children in the Early Years
• Module 3: Understand the Role of the Early Years Practitioner Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing for Young Children in the Early Years

Assessment Method

After completing each module of the Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Once you complete all the modules in this manner, you will be qualified to request your certification.

Certification

After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99.

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