Our comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Certification Course equips you with the psychological knowledge,  frameworks and intervention strategies required to support the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people in UK education, care and family settings.

This Child and Adolescent Mental Health course focuses on understanding emotional, behavioural and developmental challenges across childhood and adolescence. You will develop expert insight into how mental health issues emerge, how attachment and relationships influence wellbeing, and how early identification can significantly improve long-term outcomes.

Through this online Child and Adolescent Mental Health training, you will master core topics including child psychology, attachment theory, separation and loss, developmental influences, self-harm behaviours, and common conditions such as Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia. You will also gain essential knowledge of mental health treatments, support approaches and safeguarding responsibilities.

This Child and Adolescent Mental Health Certification Course further develops your ability to recognise warning signs, provide appropriate support and respond confidently within your role — whether as a parent, teacher, teaching assistant, support worker or care professional.

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited Child and Adolescent Mental Health Course, you gain recognised skills, professional confidence and certification to support children and young people effectively while strengthening your CV for education, health and care roles.

Course Overview

Career-focused Child and Adolescent Mental Health training designed for UK settings

• Fully online and flexible learning with 365-day access
• CPD-accredited mental health training aligned with UK standards
• Covers child psychology, emotional development and mental health disorders
• Explores attachment, relationships, separation and loss
• Includes Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia awareness and support strategies
• Addresses self-harm behaviours and mental health treatments
• Covers UK mental health legislation and safeguarding responsibilities
• Ideal for education, care, health and family support environments

By the end of this Child and Adolescent Mental Health Certification Course, you will be able to:

• Understand the foundations of child and adolescent mental health
• Analyse emotional, behavioural and cognitive development
• Recognise the impact of attachment and relationships on wellbeing
• Identify the effects of separation, loss and trauma
• Understand common mental health conditions in children and young people
• Recognise Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia, and support affected individuals
• Respond appropriately to self-harm behaviours
• Understand mental health treatments and support options
• Apply UK mental health legislation within professional settings

• Child and adolescent mental health awareness
• Behavioural and emotional observation skills
• Attachment-informed support strategies
• Early identification and intervention skills
• SEN and neurodiversity awareness
• Safeguarding and well-being support skills
• Communication with children, parents and professionals
• Confidence supporting vulnerable young people

This Child and Adolescent Mental Health Certification Course is ideal for:

• Parents and carers
• Teachers and teaching assistants
• SEN practitioners and support staff
• Youth workers and childcare professionals
• Health and social care workers
• Foster carers and residential care staff
• Counselling and psychology students
• Career changers entering the education or care sectors

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

• A dedicated UK education and professional training platform
• 24/7 tutor and technical support
• Interactive and engaging online learning materials
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
• Courses aligned with UK safeguarding and mental health frameworks
• 100% online study with flexible deadlines

Instant access after enrolment

There are no formal entry requirements for this Child and Adolescent Mental Health course. To enrol, you should:

• Have a passion for supporting children and young people
• Possess a basic understanding of English
• Be motivated to develop mental health awareness
• No previous qualifications or experience are required

After completing this Child and Adolescent Mental Health Certification Course, you can progress into roles such as:

• Teaching Assistant
• SEN Support Worker
• Youth Support Worker
• Childcare Practitioner
• Pastoral Support Officer
• Family Support Worker
• Residential Care Assistant

Further study in psychology, counselling or mental health

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.