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PSME 420 - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Convenors
EligibilityIt is a requirement that those considering the paper are working to a relevant extent with children or adolescents and their families. ContentThis paper aims to provide a broad introduction to the assessment, treatment and management of the mental disorder and behavioural problems in children and adolescents, with an emphasis on disorders arising in adolescence. The content will also cover some developmental issues (e.g., heredity, attachment, peer relationships and family environment) of relevance during adolescence and include the following disorders: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, suicide, disruptive behaviour disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and alcohol and drug disorders. This paper can be taken as part of a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) in conjunction with PSME 423: Child and Family Mental Health. (It is strongly recommended that PSME 423 be taken before PSME 420) This course may also be taken as part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Mental Health) or Master of Health Sciences (Mental Health). Teaching ArrangementsDates to be advised. AssessmentFour assignments Enquiries to Judith Stone, Departmental/Postgraduate Administrator, Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, P O Box 4345, Christchurch, Tel (03) 372 0404, Fax (03) 372 0407, Email judith.stone@otago.ac.nz Electronic addresses (including email accounts, instant messaging services, or telephone accounts) published on this page are for the sole purpose of contact with the individuals concerned, in their capacity as officers, employees or students of the University of Otago. Publication of any such electronic address is not to be taken as consent to receive unsolicited commercial electronic messages by the address holder.
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