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Psychosocial Interventions with Youth (PSYT90102)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online

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This subject will provide a comprehensive overview of the major psychosocial interventions that have demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in young people. Subject content includes:

  • General principles of psychosocial interventions
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for a range of presentations
  • A variety of evidence-based psychosocial interventions for young people
  • Working with families and groups in therapeutic contexts
  • Developing treatment plans

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this subject students should be able to:

  • Articulate the rationale and principles that underlie the therapeutic context
  • Describe the application of cognitive-behavioural interventions in the treatment of mental ill-health in young people
  • Describe a range of evidence-based psychosocial interventions for young people
  • Develop a treatment plan that incorporates a range of psychosocial interventions for working with young people

Generic skills

Participation in this subject will 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: 8 November 2024