Description
Over the past 25 years, early intervention in youth mental health has amassed a substantial body of evidence, and it is important that clinicians translate this evidence base into their clinical practice to promote recovery outcomes in young people. This two-day workshop will provide an overview of the rationale and evidence behind this approach and introduce the core skills and interventions necessary to intervene and provide care to young people who are experiencing severe and complex mental health difficultiesThis event will cover:
- describe the evidence base behind early intervention for youth mental health
- recognise the importance of engagement with young people, families and the system in the assessment and treatment of severe and
- understand the importance of using a formulationbased approach to inform therapeutic interventions
- explore and work with young people’s individual explanatory models; • identify and manage therapeutic ruptures
- describe the core domains of functional recovery
- implement a range of strategies to enable functional recovery
Categories:
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning,
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment,
Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Youth
Parkville
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