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Open University launches free children’s mental health course

Posted on 29 October 2020 in News and updates

Free Open University Course Children’s Mental Health

A free online course to support children’s mental health and wellbeing has been launched by the Open University.

The sessions cover the following subjects:

Setting the scene by looking at the past
Increasing your knowledge of mental health
Mental health promotion and education
A global view of children’s mental health and wellbeing
Wellbeing and mental health in education settings
Professional support for children and their mental health
Exploring some of the interventions to support children’s mental health
The influence of screen time on young children’s mental health and wellbeing

Find out more about the course on the Open University Website.