MGP1011

Child adolescent and family psychiatry ( 4 points, SCA Band 3, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr G Blashki

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: The areas covered in this unit are anxiety and depression in children and adolescents including assessment of suicide risk, conduct disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, sexual abuse and assault. This unit further develops the application of the biopsychosocial model introduced in the first unit of the course, Introduction to General Practice Psychiatry.

Objectives: On completion of this unit candidates will: 1. display knowledge and skills in the methods of assessment required for children and adolescents; 2. be able to detect and manage common childhood behavioural problems which present in general practice; 3. be able to detect and manage anxiety and depression in children and adolescents; 4. be able to assess suicidality in adolescents and provide appropriate management and referral; 5. be familiar with the common psychological and psychiatric problems which arise during adolescence including eating disorders, substance abuse and risk taking behaviours; 6. appreciate the role of somatisation in children and adolescents.

Assessment: Journal (P/F)