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This module will take a multi-perspective approach, providing you with a core understanding of aÌýchild’s psychological and emotional development and the role of the social world (includingÌýparents/caregivers, family, peers and community), and the impact of trauma. This will include a briefÌýintroduction to the role of neuroscience and biology.
This module will cover cognitive, systemic, psychoanalytic and neuroscience perspectives in order toÌýhelp you better appreciate the variety of ways development can be conceptualised at different levelsÌýof understanding.
The module then considers the impact of childhood trauma and adversity on mental health.ÌýChildhood trauma is the strongest preventable predictor of poor mental health across the lifespan.ÌýWe know that at least 30% of children will experience trauma during their childhood, and far more willÌýexperience other adversities. Thus, every professional working with children should be aware of theÌýimpact trauma and adversity can have on a young person’s life.
Across the module, we take an explicitly developmental approach and include reference to theÌýfollowing stages: (i) infancy and toddlerhood; (ii) childhood; and (iii) adolescence.
You will learn about the relationship between theory and research and how different approaches useÌýevidence to shed light on different aspects of development and mental health. Across the module theÌýformative role of culture and context will be highlighted. A thread across all teaching in this module isÌýthe focus on both risk and resilience, and what may hinder or promote better mental health outcomesÌýfor children and young people.