3 Knowledge of mental health

As you’ve already seen, children’s mental health can fluctuate. While there is much that can be done to support and improve children's wellbeing and mental health, some children will develop a diagnosable mental illness. In the following sections, you will look at some of the common mental health conditions that can affect young children.

2 Understanding children’s development

3.1 Definitions of specific, common mental health conditions or issues affecting young children