CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH
NSG4CAM
Not currently offered
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
The purpose of this subject is to enhance students' understanding of preventative and interventional child and adolescent mental health issues. Mental health nurses are often required to provide evidence-based preventative strategies, treatment, rehabilitation and support services specific to the child and adolescent population. Students in this subject will acquire indepth knowledge and skills regarding psychological growth and development of young people, learn about mental health issues that may require preventative and interventional strategies, and critically analyse relevant nursing interventions.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 20
Subject Co-ordinator: Katherine Emond
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Child and adolescent psychiatry | Recommended | Lewis, M 2002 | 3RD EDN, LIPPINCOTT, LONDON. |