Module Code: H8CAMH
Long Title Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Title Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: David Mothersill
Module Author: Conor Nolan
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff

Lecturer with PhD in Psychology or related cognate discipline
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Show in-depth knowledge of the concept of mental health and identify factors which promote mental health in children.
LO2 Understand the aetiology, epidemiology, symptoms and signs of different child mental health problems
LO3 Critically evaluate research and literature around multiple treatment options for child mental health problems.
LO4 To be aware of the various domains of assessment, and understand the rationale for early intervention.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this module. The programme entry requirements apply.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Module content, organisation and structure
The module will start by discussing what child mental health is, before moving into content on child mental health problems. The module will also cover non-clinical, common psychological difficulties that children experience. Common childhood mental health problems will be covered in detail, including aetiology, epidemiology, symptoms, signs, assessment and intervention. The impact of child mental health problems on family and society will also be covered.
Child mental health: definitions and promoting factors
Child mental health: definitions and promoting factors
Common psychological difficulties:
Difficulties with eating Sleeping Toileting Challenging behaviours
Common child mental health problems:
Anxiety disorder Depression and Bipolar disorder in Children and Young People OCD and related disorders Psychosis in Children and Young People Eating disorder Conduct disorder ADHD Trauma and PTSD
Consideration of difficulties for children from minority groups, those in the care of social services or children who have been adopted
Consideration of difficulties for children from minority groups, those in the care of social services or children who have been adopted
Assessment:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Assessment Family Assessment Cognitive Assessment in Children
Therapeutic Approaches to Working with Children, Young People and their Families
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Creative Therapies Counselling Children and Young People Cognitive Behavioural Therapies Family Therapy Models and Practices
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Case Study & Presentation: This will be a group work exercise. Students will be asked to design a case study, give information about how a child is presenting, what the mental health problem is, provide information on the problem surrounding its signs, symptoms, assessment and treatment and support plan. Students will be required to give a 10-15 minute presentation and submit a 1500 word report on the case.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Should a student group fail they will be required to complete a repeat group project.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 12 Per Semester 1.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 113 Per Semester 9.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Laver-Bradbury, C., Thompson, M. J., Gale, C., & Hooper, C. M. (2021), Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Theory and Practice, Third Edition. CRC Press.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Melnyk, B. M., & Pamela Lusk, D. N. P.. (2021), A Practical Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Screening, Evidence-based Assessment, Intervention, and Health Promotion, Springer Publishing Company.
  • Carr, A. (2015), The handbook of child and adolescent clinical psychology: A contextual approach, Routledge.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • [Journal], Child and Adolescent Mental Health, ACAMH Journal.
  • [Journal], Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
  • [Journal], Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
  • [Journal], Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Discussion Note: