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Critical analysis of the predisposing, perpetuating, protective and precipitating factors associated with children's mental health difficulties. Utilising theory, literature and research to demonstrate early warning signs and symptoms of poor mental health in children.

These essays critically apply theory and literature to observations of children to demonstrate and highlight early warning signs of the deteriorating mental health of children and young people. It clearly evidences the need for observation, assessment and reflection in identifying needs and understanding the context of young children's behaviours.

Understanding Children's mental health development is dependent on adults' interpretation, understanding and knowledge of behaviours. Schools and Early years settings are instrumental in understanding and promoting children's mental health and well-being; this essay demonstrates the complex nature of the context for behaviour and how utilising child development and psychology theories can support early identification and intervention.