Parental Mental Health is part of the E-learning Pathway Courses with Pathway Group under the Safeguarding catalogue. Parental mental health is a very important topic. Caring for a parent or dealing with a parent with mental health can be difficult and you need to be equiped to deal with this in the best way possible for you and them. It can also have an effect on children and those who work with these children also need this training. For more information about this course or others in the catalogue or others please call: 0121 707 0550, e-mail: info@pathwaygroup.co.uk or visit: http://www.elearning.pathwaycourses.co.uk

1. Online Course
Parental Mental Health

2. Parental Mental Health
This e-learning course aims to increase awareness of the main issues surrounding mental distress
in parents and how this impacts upon their children. It is aimed at anyone who comes into
contact with children and young people during the course of their work.
This course aims to raise awareness of the legislation and guidance that applies, and gives a
background to mental distress and attitudes towards it in the past and today. It helps the learner
understand the causes and symptoms or the variety of mental health problems parents may
have so they will be able to appreciate the needs and experiences faced by different groups, and
know how to advise and support parents and their children.
Having completed the module learners will:
• Be aware of some key terms & key legislation relating to mental distress & have a basic
knowledge of the historical background to the subject.
• Be able to list some of the main causes & main types of mental illness.
• Know what services are available to people who are experiencing mental distress.
• Understand the impact of diversity issues; appreciate the needs that different groups have &
how they can be addressed.
• Have an appreciation of the real impact of mental health issues & see what types of barriers
people face in their daily lives.
• Know how to support parents with mental distress, by using a number of types of good
practice and being aware of useful contacts.
Accreditation
The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally
accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Duration
Approximately 2 hours. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study
and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on
how long you can take to do the course.
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3. Target Audience
Individuals whose work brings them into contact with children and young adults.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Cost
Discounts are available for multiple users (10 or more) for more information please
contact info@pathwaygroup.co.uk or telephone us on: 0121 707 0550
Please Note that this is an online course
£30.00 + VAT
(£36.00 inc. VAT)
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