EA3S011 - Child and Adolescent Mental Health 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: EA3S011
Module Title: Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: ITE and Education Practice
Faculty Sub Group: Early Years
Module Leader: Eleri John
Module Team: Rebecca Haycock, Hannah Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2017 Final Year of Intake: 2022
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100654 - child care
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2019
Valid To 31 Aug 2023

Module Aims

Examine what constitutes good mental health in children and young people and the factors that are important in maintaining this from a child development perspective

Reflect upon good mental health in children and young people in com be supported in a range of settings across social care and education

Investigate the nature of Interventions available to support individual children and young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

Content Summary

Definitions of good mental health and across the child and adolescent lifespan.

Definitions and prevalence of common mental health disorders occurring in childhood and adolescence

Possible causation of common mental health disorders; the concept of cumulative risk and the consideration of resilience factors in mitigating the above.

Strategies for promoting good mental health well-being in children and young people across a range of settings

Organization of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Wales and England and the significance of interprofessional working.

Current relevant legislation, policy and guidelines

Comparative and International perspectives on child and adolescent mental health

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 20
Seminar 10
Tutorial 4
Practical classes and workshops 6
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 80
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Define good mental health in children and young people within a given context
LO2 Critically analyse a range of problems children and young people may face which could be described as mental health difficulties
LO3 Reflect critically on the causes and risk factors which may contribute to the emergence of mental health and the nature of interventions that are available to address such factors

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Oral Assessment (CW) Presentation (CW) 1 A presentation that considers a specific mental health disorder, its causation and appropriate methods of intervention that aim to rectify the problem 15 N/A 50 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Essay (CW) 1 How might we define good mental health in relation to children and young people; what are the factors that are important in maintaining this within the context of lifespan development 0 2400 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Presentation (CW) 1
Essay (CW) 1

Reading List

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CLAVEIROLE, A. and GAUGHAN, M. 2009. Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (Paperback) John Wiley.

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DOGRA, N., A. PARKIN, F. GALE AND C. FRAKE. 2009. A Multidisciplinary Handbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health. London: Jessica Kingsley.

GIBSON AND GIBSON 2016 Human Growth Behaviour and Development, London, Sage publications

HAWTON, K., RODHAM, K. and EVANs, E. 2006. By their own Young Hand. Deliberate Self-harm and Suicidal Ideas in Adolescent. London: Jessica Kingsley

HOWE D (1995) Attachment Theory for Social Work Practice. Palgrave

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF WALES 2001. Everybody’s Business: CAMHS Strategy. Cardiff: National Assembly of Wales
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Burton, M., Pavord, E. and Williams, B. (2014). An introduction to child and adolescent mental health. London: SAGE.

Dwivedi, K.N. and Harper, P. (eds.) (2004) Promoting the Emotional Well Being of Children and Adolescents and Preventing Their Mental Ill Health: A Handbook. London: Jessica Kingsley.

Campbell, S. Morely, D. and Catchpole, R. (2016) Critical issues in child and adolescent mental health. Basingstoke: Palgrave.

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Hulme, J. (2016) The School of Wellbeing: 12 Extraordinary Projects Promoting Children and Young People's Mental Health and Happiness. London: Jessica Kingsley.

Joslyn, E. (2015) Resilience in Childhood: Perspectives, Promise & Practice. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Marshall, N. (2014) The Teacher's Introduction to Attachment: Practical Essentials for Teachers, Carers and School Support Staff. London: Jessica Kingsley.

Music, G. (2016) Nurturing natures: Attachment and children's emotional, sociocultural and brain development. 2nd edn. Abingdon: Routledge.

Padmore, J. (2016) The mental health needs of children and young people : guiding you to key issues and practices in CAMHS. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Shute, R.H. and Slee, P.T. (eds) (2016). Mental Health and Wellbeing Through Schools: The Way Forward. Abingdon: Routledge.