Health & wellbeing
Caring for a Child with OCD
Governmental studies highlight that nearly half of children and young people in care experience mental ill-health at some point in their lives. One of these mental-health conditions is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), characterised by persistent, unwanted thoughts and compulsive behaviours.
What you will learn
- Understand the key principles and responsibilities covered by this topic.
- Recognise how the topic affects children, carers and day-to-day fostering practice.
- Apply practical course guidance to relevant situations with greater confidence.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.