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Tom Spits, Maaike Meurs, Tineke Oldehinkel, Romy Woldring, Patricia Bos, René Veenstra, and Michelle Bos

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been created for young people aged over 14 wanting to know more about mental health. It might also be of interest to parents, caregivers, teachers and medical professionals. You can use the hashtag #FLyoungmentalhealth to talk about this course on social media.

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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been created for young people aged over 14 wanting to know more about mental health. It might also be of interest to parents, caregivers, teachers and medical professionals. You can use the hashtag #FLyoungmentalhealth to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

  • What is mental health?
  • What are common mental health problems?
  • What are the causes of mental health problems?
  • What to do when you experience mental health problems.
  • How to boost your own mental health.

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Reviews summary

Understanding young people's mental health

According to learners, this course provides a largely positive and crucial introduction to understanding young people's mental health. Many find the content sensitive yet highly informative, offering practical insights and valuable tools particularly beneficial for parents, educators, and others supporting youth. The course is often described as well-structured and easy to follow, with many appreciating the relatable examples provided. While effective for those seeking foundational knowledge or support strategies, some reviewers with prior background found it too introductory and wished for greater depth.
Uses relatable examples; helps personal insight.
"Found this incredibly helpful for understanding my own feelings and how to seek help."
"The examples were relatable and made the information easy to understand."
"It helped me understand myself better."
Content is easy to follow and well-organized.
"The modules were well-structured."
"The format was easy to follow."
"Solid content, well-presented."
"The lectures were clear and easy to digest."
Offers practical insights and support strategies.
"providing practical insights for supporting young people."
"gave me a much better understanding and practical tools to help students."
"Useful for anyone working with youth. It covers the basics well."
"I learned how to use practical tools and strategies that I could apply immediately to my work."
Ideal for newcomers, potentially basic for others.
"felt a bit basic at times. Maybe more suited for complete beginners."
"Expected more detail for someone with some prior knowledge."
"Felt too introductory and didn't provide much new information."
"This course provides a solid foundation if you're new to the topic."

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