Children Entering Care: Mental Health Issues
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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


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 
Judy B.

I loved the jeopardy game! All speakers were professional and spoke well; they also gave clear answers and examples. I will recommend this training.  
Rebecca H.

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This class explores mental health issues for children entering care, including:

  • making diagnoses

  • externalizing and internalizing behaviors

  • behavioral strategies

  • therapies

  • medications

2 credit hours,
$10.00 per person