Principles and Practice of Leading Care in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

This module is centred on the principles and practice of leading the care delivery for children and young people and their families in community and inpatient settings.

It will explore the accepted theories on psychosocial and biological child development and their relationship with mental health difficulties. Objectives will include critically reflecting on specialist knowledge and complexities associated assessing and working holistically with this client group.

Sessions will be delivered by a team of experienced professionals, combining expertise from both academic and practice backgrounds. This diverse wealth of knowledge ensures a well-rounded and holistic approach to learning, enriching participants with insights that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

This module serves as a valuable resource to enhance existing skills of professionals working with young people and their families to feel empowered and confident in leading care delivery.

Entry criteria

• See MSc Professional Clinial Practice 

This is a module within the MSc Professional Clinical Practice Programme.

Careers and employability

Upon successful completion, professionals will have the knowledge and skills to confidently lead the care of children, young people and their families.

These skills are transferrable in many different roles and will look desirable from an employability perspective.