This module will support you in developing skills in professional case formulation. It provides an overview of roles in the helping professions i.e., psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, psychotherapists etc. You will be facilitated in the development of knowledge and skills that will enable you to support children and young people with emotional or mental disorders. Theories of child development are also explored.

A presentation of 15-20 mins duration on one named illness or disorder affecting children from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (DSM 5) or International Classification of Diseases (ICD11) – including proposed treatment and support and a suggested intervention plan (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4).

Learning strategies may include interactive lectures and skills practice sessions which consist of workshops, discussions, group-work, role-play, and individual tutorials. Reflection and reflective practice along with critical thinking will also be a key element of the programme in to facilitate professional learning. Independent study time includes researching, reading and reflection as well as assignment preparation.

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

Library
IT resources including PowerPoints
VLE - SOALR
Core texts

Burton, M., & Pavord, E. (2014). An Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Sage.
Prior, V. (2006). Understanding Attachment and Attachment Disorders: Theory, Evidence and Practice. Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd.
Hooper, C., & Thompson, M. (2012). Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Theory and Practice (2nd Ed.). CRC Press.
Shatkin, J.P., & Karp, H. (2015). Child & Adolescent Mental Health: A Practical, All-in-One Guide. W. W. Norton and Company.
Shute, R.H. (2015). Child Development: Theories and Critical Perspectives. Routledge.

This module will support you in developing skills in professional case formulation. It provides an overview of roles in the helping professions i.e., psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, psychotherapists etc. You will be facilitated in the development of knowledge and skills that will enable you to support children and young people with emotional or mental disorders. Theories of child development are also explored.