CHILDREN AND MENTAL HEALTH - PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Course overview

This detailed article examines the current state of Mental Health intervention and delivery service systems for children and adolcescents. The article looks at intervention models, varied service delivery methods and finally identifies support systems for children, adolescents and their families. This course is based on a portion of chapter three of a publication by the Surgeon General's office entitled; Mental Health: A report by the Surgeon General. The report is also on the SAMSHA website. Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General. This publication provides excellent information for the mental health professional, especially for those clinicians who work with children and adolescents and provides the practitioner with a great deal of much needed information. The course is targeted for beginning, intermediate and advanced practitioners. Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with the current state Mental Health intervention and delivery service systems for children and adolcescents. Specifically, a professional will: Differentiate between treatment interventions for children and adolescents. Describe service delivaery systems for children and adolescents. Identify culturally appropriate support services for children and their families. Come visit us on the web at ce-classes.com.