PMH1011 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Bulimia Nervosa, Attention Seeking, Suicidal Ideation

• School: Monash University
• Department: Health Sciences - Mental health
• Course: PMH1011
• Professor: Danielle Amiet

Document Summary

Lecture: week 9 mental health in early years. Describe the various developmental stages of children and young people and the main tasks associated with each. Describe the common mental health problems associated with each developmental stage. List the various mental health treatment and support services in the community relevant to children and young people. Apply knowledge of the service system to case studies of mental health difficulties in children and young people. Early intervention: strategies that target individuals who are displaying the early signs of health issue. Delivering person centred care and practicing unconditional positive regard to establish and develop therapeutic relationship. Explore the presenting problems and biographical history of the young person; and conduct an mse, clinical risk assessment and suicide risk assessment. Main difference between assessment frameworks used for adult and children lie with the adaptions made to meet the needs and preference of young people and their families.