Youth Mental Health: Helping Young People with Anxiety

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Brief Introduction

Get an introduction to managing anxiety disorders in teenagers, with a course ideal for teachers and healthcare professionals.

Course Summary

This course explores the challenges faced by young people in relation to their mental health and provides practical advice on how to support them.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn about the different types of mental illness and their symptoms
  • Understand the importance of early intervention and prevention strategies
  • Develop practical skills to support young people with mental health issues

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of common mental illnesses in young people
  • Develop practical skills to support young people with mental health issues
  • Understand the importance of early intervention and prevention strategies

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge or experience required
  • Access to a computer and the internet

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Interactive

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  • Mental Health and Well-being in the Workplace
  • Psychology and Mental Health: Beyond Nature and Nurture
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Notable People in This Field

  • Mental Health America
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness
  • Child Mind Institute

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Requirements

  • This course is for health professionals and teachers without specialist training in this area, it doesn’t require any prior experience or knowledge. It’s suitable for professionals doing continuous professional development.

Outline

  • Introduction to course and characteristics and causes of adolescent anxiety Introduction to the course The characteristics of anxiety Adolescent development Anxiety as a biopsychosocial condition Anxiety as a biological response / toxic stress Other linked mental health conditions Stigma and mental illness Assisting a young person experiencing abnormal anxiety states Engaging with young people / safeguarding Ways of helping the young person with anxiety Mindfulness End of course summary

Summary of User Reviews

Discover strategies to support young people with mental health issues in this online course. Users highly recommend this course for its valuable insights and practical tips. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the course's emphasis on the importance of early intervention.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Valuable insights and practical tips
  • Great emphasis on early intervention
  • Engaging and interactive course materials
  • Excellent guidance from the course instructors
  • Flexible learning schedule

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content repetitive
  • Limited discussion on certain mental health issues
  • Not suitable for those who prefer traditional classroom learning
  • May require additional resources to fully understand some concepts
  • Not all assignments are graded
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