Unit 05: Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns

1. Understand person-centred approaches to supporting children and young people with mental health concerns

• 1.1. Explain what is meant by person-centred support for children and young people
• 1.2. Describe the recovery model which applies to children and young people with mental health concerns
• 1.3. Give examples of how the rights of a child or young person with mental health concerns can be upheld
• 1.4. Identify strategies that can be used to support a child or young person experiencing mental health concerns

2. Understand how to promote mental well-being in  children and young people

• 2.1. Describe ways in which a calm and nurturing environment can be created to promote the wellbeing of children and young people
• 2.2. Describe how to promote interactions between children and young people and others to develop their well-being
• 2.3. Describe how to respond to behaviour and lifestyle choices in a way that respects a child’s or young person’s self-esteem
• 2.4. Describe how to support children and young people to express their emotions and concerns within a safe environment

3. Understand services and treatment involved with children and young people’s mental health

• 3.1. Identify a range of services and professionals involved in supporting children and young people’s mental health
• 3.2. Explain the importance of early intervention, support and treatment
• 3.3. Outline what is meant by ‘Care Programme Approach’ (CPA)
• 3.4. Identify therapies that could be used to treat a child or young person experiencing mental health problems
• 3.5. Identify types of medication used to treat children and young people experiencing mental health problems