Course Overview

In the UK, 1 in 6 children and young people experience a mental health condition, reinforcing the importance of informed understanding across care, education, and community environments. When mental health knowledge is limited or fragmented, early signs may be misunderstood, increasing long-term emotional, behavioural, and social challenges. This Level 3 course supports learners seeking structured awareness before such gaps affect understanding and responsibility.

The course explores child and adolescent mental health through psychological development, attachment theory, separation and loss, and influencing developmental factors. It examines a range of mental health conditions affecting young people and adults, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and self-harming behaviours, alongside societal influences and UK legislative frameworks. Mental health treatment principles and lifespan perspectives are also discussed to provide contextual understanding.

By completing this course, learners develop a clearer theoretical foundation for recognising mental health considerations across developmental stages. Many professionals later acknowledge that earlier awareness could have shaped a better understanding, built informed insight now and remain aligned with responsible mental health awareness expectations.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand attachment theory and its significance during early developmental stages.
• Understand factors influencing cognitive, emotional, and social development outcomes.
• Explain UK mental health legislation influencing care and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Understand self-harming behaviours within broader mental health awareness frameworks.
• Explain psychological development principles influencing emotional and behavioural well-being.
• Explain awareness-based approaches to supporting neurodiversity understanding responsibly.
• Understand foundational concepts of mental health within childhood and adolescent development.
• Understand neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, characteristics.

Why People Love and Enrol in this Training?

• CPD Accredited Course
• Unlimited access for 12 months – learn at your own pace ️ 
• Earn instant certificate upon course completion 
• Get a free student ID card to showcase 
• Flexible study – no deadlines 
• Transparent pricing – no hidden fees 
• Dedicated tutor support on weekdays 
• Fast assessments & instant results

Who is this Course For?

• Care and support workers
• Youth and community staff
• Safeguarding awareness roles
• Health and well-being learners
• Career development professionals
• Education and teaching professionals

Certificate of Achievement

CPD Certification

After completing the MCQ assessment, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from HF Online as proof of your continued professional development. You can order your certificate at a cost of £10 for PDF and £29 for hard copy certificate or both for £39.

Assessment

For assessing your learning, you have to complete an automated MCQ exam. It is required for the students to score at least 60% to pass the exam. Learners can apply for the certificate after they clear the exam.

There are assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You are suggested to complete the questions to enrich your understanding of the course. You can complete this according to your preferred time. The expert tutor will provide feedback on your performance after assessing your assignment.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites and you may use any internet-enabled device to study at your own speed, it is adaptable and available to students of all skill levels.

Job Opportunities

Understanding child and adolescent mental health supports informed awareness across education, care, and support-focused roles. This course aligns with UK positions where mental health knowledge underpins safeguarding, communication, and responsible decision-making.

• Teaching Assistant
  Teaching Assistants support pupils’ emotional well-being within educational environments. Mental health awareness strengthens inclusive and supportive learning settings. Average salary £18,000–£25,000
• Youth Support Worker
  Youth Support Workers engage with young people facing emotional and social challenges. Mental health knowledge supports responsible guidance and understanding. Average salary £22,000–£30,000
• Care Support Worker
  Care Support Workers assist individuals with emotional and developmental needs. Awareness supports safe, respectful, and informed care approaches. Average salary £20,000–£27,000
• Mental Health Support Assistant
  Mental Health Support Assistants contribute to wellbeing support services. Their role relies on understanding mental health principles and raising awareness. Average salary £21,000–£28,000
• Safeguarding Officer
  Safeguarding Officers support protection frameworks within organisations. Mental health knowledge informs risk awareness and policy compliance. Average salary £30,000–£45,000
• Family Support Worker
  Family Support Workers assist families experiencing emotional or developmental challenges. Understanding mental health supports effective communication and guidance. Average salary £24,000–£32,000
• Community Outreach Worker
  Community Outreach Workers support wellbeing initiatives within local communities. Mental health awareness strengthens engagement and signposting responsibilities. Average salary £23,000–£31,000
• Early Years Practitioner
  Early Years Practitioners support childhood development and emotional well-being. Mental health understanding informs developmental awareness. Average salary £18,000–£26,000
• Special Educational Needs Assistant
  SEN Assistants support learners with additional educational needs. Neurodevelopmental awareness strengthens inclusive educational environments. Average salary £19,000–£27,000
• Health and Well-being Coordinator
  Health and Well-being Coordinators support organisational well-being initiatives. Mental health knowledge informs programme development and awareness strategies. Average salary £28,000–£40,000