Systemic Approach to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders
About This Course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of common mental health disorders in children and adolescents, focusing on symptoms, evidence-based treatments, and systemic care approaches. Learners will gain insights into contemporary issues such as youth cyber addiction, suicide, and associated risks, along with practical strategies for case management. The course addresses the impact of mental health conditions on young people and their families, emphasizing effective engagement and support. Core skills in systemic assessment and intervention will be developed, while ethical challenges and complexities in managing child and adolescent mental health cases are critically examined to prepare learners for effective professional practice.
What You'll Learn
2. Assess the impact of mental health disorders on children, adolescents, and their families, and develop skills to effectively engage and support them in seeking help.
3. Apply knowledge and core skills in utilizing a systemic approach to the assessment and management of complex cases involving child and adolescent mental health disorders.
4. Identify and critically evaluate the challenges and ethical issues involved in managing child and adolescent mental health disorders and apply ethical decision-making in practice.
5. Analyze the issues of youth cyber addiction, suicide, and related threats, and apply appropriate strategies for the effective management of such cases.
Entry Requirements
A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a related discipline;
Candidates with a non-related bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to the approval of the Department of Social Work; or
Candidates with other qualifications and work experiences may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to the approval of the Faculty.