Supporting the Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being of Children and Adolescents (Hybrid)

Children and adolescents face a range of mental health and psychosocial challenges that can affect their well-being, relationships and development. Between 2020 and 2025, Health and Psychosocial Well-being was the third most common reason children contacted Childline’s helpline, accounting for 20% of all contacts.

This five-week hybrid programme combines self-paced online learning with weekly live sessions to equip participants with practical, evidence-informed strategies to support the mental health and psychosocial well-being of children and adolescents in today’s society.

Programme Details

• Format: Hybrid (Self-paced online learning + Weekly live facilitated sessions)
• Duration: 5 weeks
• Live Sessions: Every Tuesday, 18 August – 15 September 2026
• Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Contribution Fee: TT$300
• Facilitator: Naomi Francis, BSc General Psychology
  Trained Facilitator | Outreach & Communications Officer, Childline Trinidad and Tobago

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Recognise the early signs of common mental health concerns in children and adolescents
• Respond with practical, evidence-informed strategies to support children’s mental health and psychosocial well-being.
• Identify risk and protective factors that influence children’s well-being.
• Promote resilience and positive mental health within homes, schools and communities.
• Apply child-centred approaches to support children facing everyday emotional and psychosocial challenges.

Grading and Certification

To receive a Childline Learning Certificate of Completion, participants must:

• Complete all online learning modules and required activities.
• Achieve an overall score of 90% across all graded quizzes.
• Attend at least three (3) of the five (5) live facilitated sessions.
• Complete all programme requirements within the scheduled five-week period.

Assessment includes:

• Online quizzes
• Practical learning activities
• Participation during live sessions

How to Get the Most Out of the Programme

To maximise your learning experience, we recommend that you:

1. Complete each week’s online lessons before attending the live session.
2. Actively participate in discussions, activities and practical exercises.
3. Complete quizzes and learning activities by the assigned deadlines.
4. Review the recommended resources to deepen your understanding.
5. Reflect on how you can apply what you learn in your professional or personal context.

Getting Help

• Post your questions and concerns in the Discussion Forum to receive clarification from your instructor.
•  Visit our FAQ page or call 782-8539 during office hours: 7 am – 3 pm, Monday to Friday. Or, email outreach@childlinett.org

Disclaimer

• Programme fees are non-refundable.
• If you are unable to attend after registering, your contribution may be transferred as course credit in accordance with Childline Learning’s policy.
• Basic computer skills and internet access are required to participate.
• Childline Learning reserves the right to make changes to programme delivery where necessary.