Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self-Harm and Suicide

With one in four young people suffering serious mental ill-health*, there has never been a more crucial time to be at the forefront of youth mental health. The Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self-Harm and Suicide is a practical course designed to equip the mental health workforce with the tools to reshape these statistics and support at-risk youth. Developed by the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Youth Mental Health in collaboration with Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, this in-depth program is the only graduate course in the world dedicated entirely to managing self-harm and suicide in young people. You’ll cover the latest theory, research and evidence-based practice guidelines on the detection, prevention and management of self-harm and suicide-related behaviours in young people, and learn how to make a difference to at-risk youth. This course has been designed for teachers and mental health professionals wanting to develop their skills working with young people experiencing mental ill-health. The content is suitable for professionals working across a breadth of community and clinical settings, including the following: Psychiatrists General practitioners Psychologists Nurses Occupational therapists Teachers Course structure The Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self-Harm and Suicide is a part-time 12-month course, consisting of four subjects. You must complete all four to earn this qualification. Learning outcomes By the end of this course you should be able to: Ground your knowledge in evidence, acquiring the expertise to effectively respond to the real-life problems of young people Develop the ability to critically reflect on your own practice, fostering the skills needed to become a leader in your field. Learn how to adopt the latest best practice methodologies, to make a broad and profound impact on the one in five young minds suffering from mental ill-health Conduct assessments and develop formulations within the context of an assessment process that facilitates a collaborative relationship with young people Describe context-specific suicide prevention approaches in primary care settings and emergency departments