Mntl Hlth Awareness-ECE Prgrm

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to mental health issues in young children, their families, and their caregivers. It includes an overview of early childhood mental health from prenatal development to eight years of age, and the effects of environment and biology on mental health. Students will become aware of potential mental health concerns in early childhood, and how we can help children, parents, and caregivers in our programs. This course may be offered in a distance education format.