Course introduction

The University Of East Anglia (UEA) offers this course on the “Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic on Youth and Children and the Anxiety it is Causing.” This Couse will help you discover practical strategies to help those suffering from such anxiety.

The impact of COVID-19 can be seen on every facet of our life. One of the serious challenges of these hard times is the high risks caused by anxiety, especially in younger people.

So, in this course, you’ll learn what anxiety is and how to support young people suffering from anxiety in the time of coronavirus. You’ll also explore practical solutions for helping the young people in your life, and where to access additional help.

Course details:

• Course developer: University of East Anglia (UEA) with some mental health organizations
• Instruction language: English
• Course provider: Future Learn
• Delivery mode: Self-paced
• Subject: Psychology and Mental Health
• Price: Free with limited access & Monthly subscription: $27.99/month or buy this course: $44 One-off payment
• Duration: 2 weeks (2 hours per week)
• Start date: Flexible

What you will learn:

After completing the course, you‘ll be able to:

• Identify what anxiety is and how does it affect us
• Describe the possible impact of COVID-19 on mental well-being generally for all of us during the quarantine
• Examine how a parent or professional working with teenagers might diagnose anxiety
• Categorize the causes and drivers of anxiety
• Find out how to protect vulnerable youths suffering from anxiety
• Unearth further resources from mental health organizations for future support

Who can enroll?

This course is specially designed for teachers, supporters, caretakers, and parents of children impacted by the current COVID-19 situation.

Course content

What topics will you cover?

• The effect of COVID 19 on mental health/anxiety in young individuals
• What is anxiety and what causes it
• Importance of support
• Advice for parents
• Tracing symptoms
• Guidance/treatment and support

 Course benefits

• Shareable certificate (only for self funded applicants)
• 100% online and full access to the course

How to apply?

You can join this course by completing registration in the link provided.

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For further information about Online Course on ‘Anxiety in Children and Young People during COVID-19, please refer to FutureLearn’s website.

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