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Youth Mental Health Services 2 (PSYT90111)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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- Assessment
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Contact information
September
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
- General information:http://commercial.unimelb.edu.au/custom-education/courses/youthmentalhealthm
- Email:TL-youthmentalhealth@unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
Overview
Availability | September - Online |
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This subject will provide a comprehensive overview of international models of youth mental health, particularly the contextual factors underlying service development in different countries, allowing students to analyse the key differences between and merits of various service models. Course content includes a range of presentations on services around the world, including:
- Jigsaw/headstrong - Ireland
- YouthScope UK (Birmingham) and UK/NHS early psychosis services
- Early psychosis services in Singapore and Hong Kong
- Youth one-stop shop models in NZ
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe a range of international youth mental health service models
- Describe the various local socio-cultural contextual factors that influence the establishment of a youth mental health service
- Compare and contrast a range of international youth mental health service models
- Demonstrate how local contextual factors may influence local service delivery and clinical innovation
Generic skills
Participation in this subject will enhance students’:
- Capacity to translate knowledge into practice
- Critical and analytical thinking skills
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills and understanding of others
- Oral and written communication skills
- Capacity for logical and independent thought
Last updated: 3 November 2022