Children's Mental Health Awareness Training Resources

Children's Mental Health Awareness - Teaching/Training Resources

PowerPoint Presentation and Word Documents (handout and multiple choice end of session assessment).

All files editable.

Overall Aim: To equip health and care staff with knowledge and skills to recognise, understand and support children's mental health.

Learning Objectives:
Recognise the Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Issues in Children.
Understand Strategies to Support Children's Mental Health.
Collaborate Effectively with Mental Health Professionals.

Presentation (68 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Section - Understanding Children's Mental Health
Definition of Mental Health and its Significance for Children
Common Mental Health Disorders in Children
Anxiety Disorders
ADHD
Depressive Disorders
Conduct Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Eating Disorders
Learning Disorders
Impact of Trauma on Mental Health
Section - Recognising Signs and Symptoms
Why Recognising Signs and Symptoms is Important
Identifying Behavioural Cues Indicating Mental Health Issues
Identifying Emotional Cues Indicating Mental Health Issues 
Section - Creating a Supportive Environment
Creating a Supportive Environment: Why It's Important
Trauma-Informed Approach: What It Is 
Trauma-Informed Approach: Applicability
Strategies for Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment
Building Trusting Relationships: Why It's Important
Section - Effective Communication and Listening Skills
Why They Are Important
Using Effective Communication and Listening Skills
Section - Collaborating with Mental Health Professionals
The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Supporting Children's Mental Health
The Importance of Effective Communication and Collaboration Between Care Staff and Mental Health Professionals
Referral Processes – Identifying the Need for Referral
Referral Processes – General Practitioner (GP) Referrals
Referral Processes – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Referral Processes – Educational Support Services
Referral Processes – Local Authority and Social Services
Support Services
Follow Up and Coordination
Section - Key Takeaways
Key Points
References and Further Reading

Word Documents
Handout
End of Session Assessment

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