Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Health Studies
A course by
University of Auckland
A specialisation for graduates in nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, psychology, or social work focusing on infant, child, and adolescent mental health. Designed for those employed or aiming to work in child and youth mental health services.
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Develop foundational clinical skills in child and adolescent mental health
Gain essential training required to work in Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services or youth addiction services, including assessment and management.
Understand developmental and psychopathological differences
Identify what is normal and abnormal in various stages of child and adolescent development to inform clinical practice.
Acquire assessment and therapeutic skills
Learn to assess psychopathology and impairment, develop case formulations, and apply therapy skills to manage mental health disorders in youth.
What You're Signing Up For
This specialisation provides foundational training for clinicians and practitioners in infant, child, and adolescent mental health services. It covers developmental differences, psychopathology assessment, formulation skills, and therapy skills essential for working in child and adolescent mental health and youth addiction services. The programme's courses are also relevant for those in Counselling and Social Work, focusing on dealing with emotional needs and mental health issues specific to children and youth in contemporary society.
Course Content
- Understanding developmental differences in children and adolescents
- Assessment of psychopathology and impairment
- Formulation skills
- Principles of management for child and adolescent mental health disorders
- Therapy skills in key mental health areas
- Psychopathology across developmental stages
- Clinical foundations for mental health work with children and youth
What you need to know first
Graduate qualification in nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, psychology, or social work
Employment or intention to work in infant, child, and adolescent mental health services
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mental Health
Healthcare
Social Services
Allied Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Roles in infant, child, and adolescent mental health services
Employment in social work, counselling, nursing, psychology or youth addiction services
Career advancement in clinical and support roles working with children and youth
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