Supporting Children and Young People's Emotional Well-Being

Strengthen children and young people’s mental health with supportive strategies

Mental health challenges among children and young people are on the rise, and early support can make a lasting difference.

This self-paced course empowers both health and non-health professionals to play a vital role in recognising mental health concerns and responding effectively with practical, evidence-informed strategies.

Guided by the experts at the University of York, you’ll discover support that works and gain the knowledge and confidence to make a difference over three engaging weeks.

Explore how mental health develops in children and young people

You’ll learn how mental health develops through childhood and adolescence, how to recognise common challenges, and what influences positive and negative outcomes.

By identifying key risk and protective factors, you’ll gain the knowledge to better understand the emotional world of young people – and spot early signs when they may need support.

Recognise signs of distress and know how to respond

Then delve into the behaviours, emotions, and signals that may indicate a young person is experiencing difficulties.

You’ll learn how to open up safe, supportive conversations and adapt your approach based on age, developmental stage, and context.

Through practical strategies, this course will help you feel more confident in how you can listen and respond appropriately, as well as know when and how to seek additional support.

Incorporate supportive techniques into your mental health practice

Explore how early identification of need and implementation of non-mental health specialist support can promote resilience and improve wellbeing outcomes.

You’ll walk away with increased knowledge and confidence, evidence-based tips and strategies, and a range of useful resources for your further development.

This course is for health and social care professionals, parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people.

This course is for health and social care professionals, parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people.

• Explore and define how children’s mental health and wellbeing develops.
• Identify some of the challenges facing children and young people in society today, and the factors that impact their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Explore how you can help identify children and young people who are experiencing challenges with their mental health and wellbeing.
• Develop awareness and skills in developing ways to better support children and young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Improve your confidence in finding and using appropriate resources.