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Impact of risk and protective factors

Things that can impact a child or young person's emtionatl wellbeing and resilience, and their mental health

In this short film, Dr Melanie Forster introduces things that can impact a child or young person’s emotional wellbeing and resilience, and their mental health.

You can find some reading related to understanding more about this at the end of this week’s content. We will also be looking at some of these factors later in the course.

Please share any thoughts about the topics we’ll cover with your fellow learners in the Comments.

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Supporting Children and Young People's Emotional Well-Being

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