Child Mental Health Awareness Webinar

This Child Mental Health Awareness training workshop aims to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand, and support children and young people experiencing mental health challenges.

  • Date: Tuesday, 9 February 2027

  • Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm (2½hrs*)

  • Delivery method: Online via Zoom

  • CPD points: 2

  • Cost: Charitable donation – starting at £10.00 per person

The proceeds of this open workshop will be donated to a UK mental health charity.

About this workshop

The 2½ hour webinar covers common conditions, symptoms, and signs; explores the factors that influence mental wellbeing; and offers practical strategies for intervention, support, and signposting. Sensitive to the emotional nature of the subject, the training promotes a compassionate, non-judgemental approach while reinforcing the importance of safeguarding, personal wellbeing, and adherence to organisational policies.

This session is suitable for anyone working directly or indirectly with children and young people, including teachers, healthcare professionals, social care workers, youth workers, and support staff. It is also relevant for managers and team leaders responsible for developing safe, supportive environments that foster positive mental health. By the end, participants will be better equipped to respond effectively, maintain professional resilience, and contribute to a culture of openness and support.

Key outputs of the workshop include:

  • Understanding the difference between mental health and mental illness in children

  • Recognising signs and symptoms of common conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety)

  • Identifying risk and protective factors affecting mental wellbeing

  • Challenging myths and misconceptions about child mental health

  • Applying practical strategies to support children in distress

  • Promoting positive mental health and resilience

  • Creating and using mental health safety plans

  • Understanding the role of early intervention and signposting

  • Maintaining professional and personal wellbeing when supporting others

  • Access to relevant organisations, resources, and helplines

FAQs

You’ll find comprehensive information regarding our open workshops, from registration and payment information, through to certificates and post training assets by visiting our dedicated FAQ page for open workshops. Our most common FAQs can be found below.

Open workshops that are delivered via Zoom usually take place over either a morning or afternoon session and last up to 2½ hours. Please note that the course times are provided as guidelines. Factors such as group size, participation levels, or prior knowledge may affect the duration and structure of the course.

If they’ve registered independently, then certainly. However it’s important to note that it is strictly one participant per registration.

Yes, if you have paid and participated in an open workshop, you will receive a certificate from Acute Training Solutions.

A tablet, laptop or personal computer is advisable, although you can also connect via a mobile phone.

Yes, it is advisable to be connected to WiFi to avoid potential data roaming / usage charges.

Download the Zoom App to your preferred device and familiarise yourself with Zoom prior to the training session.

Check that your camera, microphone and speakers are working on your preferred device, these are vital to your attendance and participation on the training. If you are using a smart device (phone / tablet), earphones with a built in microphone will improve your learning experience.

Do not share the link to join the webinar, it is unique to you. Sharing the link or a screen may affect registration and your certification of attendance.

Absolutely, interaction is encouraged using the “raised hand” function and typed questions and the trainer will regularly ask for your input.

You can get the attention of the trainer at any time, by clicking the ‘raise your hand’ button located towards the bottom left of your screen.

You will be required to ‘raise your hand’ to show understanding or answer specific questions. Once raised, you can also lower your hand if your question has been answered.

The trainer will mute and unmute your microphone enabling you to ask questions and join in with group discussions. You can also type a question to the trainer by using the Q&A function (if using a phone, hold it vertically to access the submit button).

Absolutely, if you are participating in a virtual workshop, you will receive the Zoom link the day before your open workshop date.

If you are taking part in a face-to-face workshop, the venue address, start and end times and other details will be on our website for you to record.

If you can no longer attend the workshop on the given date, you’ll need to email us at enquiries@acutetrainingsolutions.co.uk.

Please note that all donations are non-refundable. Before registering for an open workshop, it’s important that you read our Terms and Conditions.

Register online

You can register and pay securely online using the form below. Please note that it is strictly one participant per registration. Once you have done so, you will receive an automatic confirmation of your payment, along with your order number and receipt. Please ensure that you read and understand our Terms and Conditions prior to registering.