Roughly 80% of the children in care have some mental health issues. Unfortunately, mental and behavioral health care is the largest unmet health need of these children. This class explores common mental health issues for children entering care, how disorders are diagnosed and treated, and how parents can work with professionals to support their children's mental health needs.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
know how to identify qualified mental health professionals
understand how mental health professionals make diagnoses
describe externalizing and internalizing behaviors
understand how to use behavioral strategies to respond to children's behaviors
know the different types of therapies
know what questions to ask mental health professionals about psychotropic medications
2 credit hours, $10.00 per person.
Course Summary
This class explores mental health issues for children entering care, including:
making diagnoses
externalizing and internalizing behaviors
behavioral strategies
therapies
medications
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Course Testimonials
I am a resource parent for a child with mental health problems so, I learned a lot . It held my attention, and I enjoyed it
