The primary aims of this module are threefold: 1) to explore the conceptualization of mental health in children and adolescents within the context of risk and protective factors 2) to highlight the importance of outcome research of psychological interventions and preventions. 3) to critically examine different psychological interventions in child and adolescent mental health and their effectiveness.
Opening with an overview of key constructs in the conceptualization and classification of mental health this module highlights the importance of outcome research of psychological intervention and/or prevention programmes. After carefully examining the criteria for evidence-based psychotherapies, their strengths and limitations in clinical practice will be critically evaluated. This will set the scene for a systematic and critical evaluation of range of specific intervention and prevention programmes based on different psychological models in relation to common child and adolescent mental health problems.
| Part A: Perspectives on mental health during childhood and adolescence
Part B: Principles of evidence-based interventions
Part C: Specific prevention and intervention programmes during childhood and adolescence and evidence-based practice
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The module will be taught through lectures focusing upon specific topics and supplemented by recommended readings. Opportunities for student participation in group work will be provided and guest lecturers will elucidate some key topics. The webcourses platform will be used as a student resource for learning and teaching
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |