Trends in Children’s Mental Health

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CE Course Description 

Mental health issues and the needs for services are currently at an all-time high for children. Numerous professionals are attempting to address these issues and find ways to help children heal from crises and trauma, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. While schools are an ideal place to incorporate services, this is only one solution to the significant shortage of mental health resources for young people. Additionally, there is a significant need to focus on mental wellness and prevention to help children struggling with mental health. This course will educate professionals in identifying and preventing mental health issues in children. 

Author: Kimberley Fortin, LCSW-R

CE Course Objectives

1. Identify trending mental health disorders in children and what services are available for treatment
2. Examine schools and parents' roles with children struggling with mental health issues 
3. Explore mental wellness and prevention techniques that can be promoted among children

CE Course Outline

Section 1: Introduction (5 mins)

1. Overview of course objectives and importance of topic (5 mins)

Section 2: Trending Mental Health Disorders in Children (15 mins)

1. Overview of trends in mental health (3 mins)
2. Anxiety (6 mins)
3. Depression (6 mins)

Section 3: Treatment Best Practices (12 mins)

1. Overview of treatment principles (3 mins)
2. Anxiety (4 mins)
3. Depression (5 mins)

Section 4: School Roles (10 mins)

1. Bringing Mental Health into the Classroom (3 mins)
2. Training Teachers to Address Trauma (4 mins)
3. Ensuring Long-term Resilience (3 mins)

Section 5: Parental Roles (5 mins)

1. Supporting children’s mental health at home (5 mins)

Section 6: Mental Wellness & Prevention (10 mins)

1. Prevention (5 mins)
2. Wellness (5 mins)

Section 7: Conclusion (3 mins)

1. Recap of key points and final thoughts (3 mins)

Additional Resources

1. References (Not timed)
2. Appendix A (Not timed)

Total Time: 60 minutes (1 hour)
Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2023-02-15

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