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Biological Interventions with Youth (PSYT90103)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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Contact information
September
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-youth-mental-health/
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Overview
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This subject provides a broad overview of biological interventions for mental ill-health in youth. It explores principles of prescribing in youth mental health and the biological basics of pharmacology, common psychopharmacological interventions for affective and psychotic disorders and their side effects, and managing adherence in young people.
Subject content includes:
- Principles of prescribing in youth mental health and the biological basics of pharmacology
- Psychopharmacotherapy for depression and anxiety
- Psychopharmacotherapy for psychotic disorders
- Psychopharmacotherapy for bipolar disorder
- Managing the impact of pharmacotherapy on physical and sexual health
- Non-pharmacological evidence-informed treatments
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe the issues and principles of pharmacotherapy for young people
- Identify best practice pharmacotherapy for a range of presentations
- Develop a plan for managing non-adherence in young people
- List key concepts of pharmacology and its physiological effects
- Identify other evidence-based non-pharmacological biological interventions
Generic skills
Participation in this subject should enhance students’:
- Capacity to translate knowledge into practice
- Critical and analytical thinking skills
- Problem solving skills
- Written communication skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to find, evaluate and use relevant information
- Capacity for logical and independent thought
Last updated: 3 November 2022