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Children’s mental health is a global concern and children are increasingly being diagnosed with mental health conditions
In England in 2017, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health reported that 10% of children are being diagnosed with a mental health condition.This is a figure that is similar across other countries in the UK. For example, 10% of children in Scotland are similarly affected by mental health conditions. A 2018 report by the Welsh Assembly stated that it is estimated that three children in every average-size classroom will have a mental health problem. In Northern Ireland, it has been stated that more than 20% of young people are suffering from 'significant mental health problems' by the time they reach age 18.
There are many other children who show signs that are associated with a mental health condition, such as anxiety and depression, but are not formally diagnosed. There are many factors that influence children’s enjoyment of their lives. Some are within each child, such as their personality and their level of resilience. Other factors that influence children’s mental health include where they live, who they live with and the relationships they have with others. In addition, there are global influences, such as the geographical location and political situation of a country, as well as health-related global events such as a pandemic. While the context of children’s lives undoubtedly contributes to their sense of wellbeing, this course highlights that there is much that can be done within society to improve children’s sense of wellbeing and prevent poor mental health.
Listen to Dr Jackie Musgrave, one of the authors of the course, describing more about the course content, which focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of babies and young children (aged 0–8 years), and its importance.
Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development.
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Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- Understand the influences on mental health in young children age 0–5
- Identify the factors that contribute to good mental health in children
- Explore national and global influences on children's mental health
- Develop knowledge about strategies and interventions to improve mental health in children
- Examine how adults and society can support children's mental health and wellbeing.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction and guidance 00:15:00
- What is a badged course? 00:10:00
- How to get a badge 00:10:00
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- Introduction 00:15:00
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- Historical perspectives of children’s mental health 00:10:00
- Key events in the history of children’s mental health 00:20:00
- Case study: the impact of war on children 00:20:00
- The Second World War in Europe 00:15:00
- Post-Second World War period: key events in children’s mental health 00:20:00
- Contemporary children’s mental health 00:15:00
- Resources that promote a child’s mental health and wellbeing 00:15:00
- Mental health terms 00:20:00
- Personal reflection 00:05:00
- Summary of Session 1 00:10:00
- Introduction 00:15:00
- Understanding children’s mental health 00:20:00
- Understanding children’s development 00:20:00
- The impact of mental health issues on children’s education and development 00:05:00
- The potential impact on children’s development 00:10:00
- The potential impact on children’s behaviour 00:10:00
- The potential impact on children’s education 00:15:00
- ‘Triggers’ for children’s anxiety in early childhood and school settings 00:20:00
- Personal reflection 00:05:00
- Summary of Session 2 00:10:00
- Understanding mental health promotion and education 00:10:00
- Mental health promotion 00:10:00
- Promoting mental health among children 00:10:00
- Health education about young children’s mental health 00:10:00
- The effects of attachment relationships on young children’s mental health and wellbeing 00:10:00
- Transitioning from home to other early years settings 00:10:00
- Preventing and minimising the impact of adverse childhood experiences 00:15:00
- Introduction 00:15:00
- Different childhoods 00:05:00
- Street children 00:15:00
- Child soldiers 00:10:00
- Child labour 00:15:00
- Refugee children 00:20:00
- Separation from family 00:15:00
- Personal reflection 00:05:00
- Summary of Session 4 00:10:00
- Early years education and care curriculum 00:10:00
- Aims of the Early Years Foundation Stage 00:15:00
- The key person approach 00:10:00
- Primary school-aged children’s mental health 00:15:00
- Promoting good mental health in primary education 00:07:00
- A whole school approach 00:10:00
- Early interventions: going beyond preventative 00:05:00
- Nurture groups in primary schools 00:10:00
- Developing resilience 00:07:00
- Personal reflection 00:03:00
- Summary of Session 5 00:10:00
- Interdisciplinary working 00:03:00
- Key principles of interdisciplinary and multi-agency working 00:05:00
- Benefits of interdisciplinary and multi-agency working 00:10:00
- Challenges of interdisciplinary and multi-agency working 00:15:00
- Interdisciplinary and multi-agency working: ingredients for success 00:03:00
- Working with voluntary organisations 00:15:00
- Personal reflection 00:03:00
- Summary of Session 6 00:10:00
- Counselling and therapy 00:10:00
- dult–child power imbalance 00:10:00
- Play therapy 00:10:00
- Play therapy in action 00:35:00
- Art therapy with refugee children 00:10:00
- Parenting programmes 00:10:00
- Evaluating parenting programmes 00:10:00
- Personal reflection 00:03:00
- Summary of Session 7 00:10:00
- Screen time and internet use in the early years 00:10:00
- The future 00:10:00
- Resources for parents and professionals 00:10:00
- Personal reflection 00:03:00
- Summary of Session 8 00:10:00
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