Program Overview

Family, Societal and Cultural Influences on Children’s Mental Wellbeing

Overview

This module focuses on cultural, social, and family influences on child and adolescent mental wellbeing, exploring current issues in mental health from both a national and global perspective.

Full Description

The World Health Organization (WHO, 2011) states that 23 years are lost worldwide to mental health disorders, that 10% of children and young people have a diagnosed mental health condition, and that around 50% of mental health problems develop before the age of 14.

The need to understand children holistically, taking into account cultural beliefs, values, and attitudes, and social context, is gaining importance due to the complexity of mental health problems and the increased need for services for different ethnic groups and for children whose lives have changed due to civil unrest.

This module will address a number of issues related to child and adolescent mental wellbeing and society, including health promotion. We'll explore the way in which mental illness is portrayed through the media and the impact this can have on interpretations of mental health and mental illness within a given society. This includes examining how mental health is represented in the news, on social media and global technology; sexuality will also be explored. We'll also examine the delivery of culturally appropriate health care, and how the knowledge gained can be applied to current or future practice.

Outline Content

• Culture and mental health
• Religion and mental health
• Changing nature of children’s mental health problems
• Gender, ethnicity, and age
• Societal change and impact on mental health
• Representation of mental health in the media
• Impact of global technology and social media
• Mental health promotion from infancy to adolescence
• International perspectives of children’s mental health care

How You’ll Learn

The module is delivered in a blended approach, with a mix of face-to-face teaching sessions at ARU in Chelmsford and online learning. You'll be expected to attend all taught sessions.

Assessment

You'll be assessed on a 20-minute presentation and supporting 1,000-word commentary.

Other Study Options

You can take this module as part of our MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Wellbeing degree.

Who Should Attend?

Our module will suit health care professionals working in a relevant field.

Dates

Please note: timetables are still to be confirmed, dates may be subject to change.

This course is blended delivery, with online learning and face-to-face teaching on alternate weeks.

• Face-to-face sessions:
  • 8 May 2024
  • 22 May 2024
  • 5 June 2024
  • 19 June 2024
  • 3 July 2024
  • 17 July 2024
  • 31 July 2024

Where You’ll Study

Your Faculty

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists, and social workers in the East of England.

We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication, and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.

We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs, and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.

Where Can I Study?

Chelmsford

Our striking, modern campus sits by the riverside in Chelmsford's University and Innovation Quarter.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

30 credits (Level 7) for courses starting in 2024/25

£1,767

30 Credits (Level 7) for courses starting in 2025/26

£1,850

Funding for CPD

Please ask your manager or Education Lead about available funding before you apply.

Entry Requirements

Our module will suit health care professionals working in a relevant field.

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