Information Package

Program of Child Development

CGP162

CHILD MENTAL HEALTH

Course Code
CGP162
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the fundamental concepts of child mental health.
  2. Evaluates risk and protective factors affecting child mental health.
  3. Distinguishes common mental health problems in children.
  4. Explains basic approaches to assessing child mental health.
  5. Interprets preventive and promotive practices supporting child mental health.
  6. Demonstrates an ethical approach in the field of child mental health.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course, it is aimed to define the definition and importance of child mental health, mental health theories, defense mechanisms, mental, emotional, habit, behavior and adaptation problems and methods used in child mental health.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Introduction and Orientation
2nd Week Basic Concepts of Child Mental Health
3rd Week Mental Health and Developmental Periods in Children
4th Week Family and Child Mental Health
5th Week Common Mental Health Problems in Children I
6th Week Common Mental Health Problems in Children II
7th Week Trauma and Stress in Children
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Effects of Neglect and Abuse on Mental Health in Children
10th Week School and Child Mental Health
11th Week Development of Social and Emotional Skills in Children
12th Week Self-perception and Self-confidence in Children
13th Week The Effect of Technology Use on Mental Health in Children
14th Week Strategies to Support Child Mental Health and Prevention
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingAydoğan, Y. ,Gültekin Akduman, G. (2017).Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı. Eğitenkitap Yayınları; Ankara.
Yörükoğlu, A. (2004). Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı, Özgür Yayınları, İstanbul.
Bakırcıoğlu, R. (2002). Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı ve Uyum Bozuklukları, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 25
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 3 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 5 5
Total Work Load143
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.76
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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