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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |