This module supports participants in developing skills in professional case formulation. It provides an overview of roles in the helping professions i.e. psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, psychotherapists etc. Participants are facilitated in the development of knowledge and skills that will enable them to support children and young people with emotional or mental disorders. The biological, psychological and social models of understanding children’s mental health will be explored along with theories of child development and attachment.

Summative - Presentation of 20 mins duration on one named illness / disorder affecting children from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (DSM 5) – including proposed treatment and support and a suggested intervention plan.
A further 10 minutes will be allocated at the end of the presentation for students to answer peer and tutor questions. (Weighted at 100%). (LO 1 4).

Formative - Q and A, discussion, peer evaluation and feedback, self-evaluation, reflective journal, quiz, presentation, debate, work-sheets, role-play.

Tutor Contact Hours – 48
30 hours – Interactive lectures
18 hours - Group work and discussion

Independent Study Hours - 102
60 hours reading and reflecting, library and internet searching.
42 hours assignment preparation

Burton, M. and Pavord, E. (2014) An Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health. London: Sage.
Prior, V. (2006) Understanding Attachment and Attachment Disorders: Theory, Evidence and Practice. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd.
Hooper, C. and Thompson, M. (2012) Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Theory and Practice, Second Edition. Florida, USA. CRC Press
Shatkin, J.P. and Karp, H. (2015) Child & Adolescent Mental Health: A Practical, All-in-One Guide. London: W. W. Norton and Company.
Shute, R.H. (2015) Child Development: Theories and Critical Perspectives. London: Routledge
American Psychiatric Association (2013) DSM 5 American Psychiatric Press

Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
VLE Moodle

1. Critically evaluate knowledge and understanding of the biological , psychological, and social basis to children’s mental health and theories of child development.
Knowledge and Understanding
Enquiry

2. Analyse and compare the roles and responsibilities of some of the professionals providing support for children and young people with mental health issues.
Analysis

3. Communicate effectively, knowledge of behaviours that may indicate children’s mental health issues, including the impact of attachment on a child’s mental health.
Communication

4. Develop and demonstrate skills in case formulation.
Application