Child Development & Mental Distress - Waterford

In addition, the student will demonstrate an awareness of the major mental health disorders in young people and the evidenced based treatment responses available.



This 10 credit module aims to explain the origins of mental distress in the context of the emotional development of the child by critically applying Child Development Theory to contemporary circumstances in childhood.

Students will undertake an element of their teaching on line (80%) via primarily asynchronous and some synchronous modes. These will include lectures, online resources and workshops.



Indicative Content

Origins of mental distress in the context of emotional development of the child

The relevance of Child Development Theory to contemporary circumstances in childhood

Contemporary stressors on children's emotional development

Normative development trajectory in the context of the changing world of technology, childcare and education

Major mental health disorders in young people and the evidence based treatment responses available

Must hold the equivalent to a Level 8 in an appropriate discipline.

12 Weeks Blended



16 hours Face to Face teaching and 18 hours Online Asynchronous Learning

Start Date: September 2025

There is no licence to practice involved in any of the awards, but each will enhance the student’s knowledge of the specific areas of children’s and young people’s mental health.