SZ00CM36 Promoting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: CampusOnline AMK
Network: EduJyväskylä
Available for: Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for EduJyväskylä. These studies are available for bachelor's, and master's degree students studying in the University of Jyväskylä.
Description
Normal growth and development of children and young people Mentalisation and resilience Common mental disorders in children and young people Sexual development Sexuality and gender diversity Emotional and safety skills and digital safety skills Service system and legislation
Learning outcomes
Purpose of the course After completing the course, you will be able to promote and support the mental wellbeing of children and young people, identify key protective and stress factors affecting mental health. Learning outcomes of the course Ethical competence Health promotion competence Counselling and interaction competence and support for self-care Competence goal of the course After completing the course you will understand the stages of normal growth and development in children and young people. You will be familiar with the most common mental health disorders in children and young people and recognise their relationship to their wellbeing and that of their families. You will have the skills to support the mental wellbeing of children and young people. You understand the importance of sexuality and its diversity as part of the overall wellbeing of children and young people. You know how to support the sexual development of children and young people. You know the main aspects of the service system that promotes the mental wellbeing of children, young people and families and the legislation that governs these services