This course provides an introduction to the field of infant and child mental health with a focus on understanding the factors which contribute to mental health and wellbeing in infants and children. Through an exploration of key biological, environments and social influences, students will gain a foundational understanding of the developmental trajectory of mental health during the early years. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of infant and child mental health and understand how to identify and support mental health in the early years.
This course provides an introduction to the field of infant and child mental health with a focus on understanding the factors which contribute to mental health and wellbeing in infants and children. Through an exploration of key biological, environments and social influences, students will gain a foundational understanding of the developmental trajectory of mental health during the early years. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of infant and child mental health and understand how to identify and support mental health in the early years.
