MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH)

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health MSc course offered by the University of Northampton is a postgraduate program aimed at professionals seeking advanced training in the mental health wellbeing of children and adolescents. The course provides a critical, insightful exploration of both the mental health issues that affect young people and how a child’s wellbeing is interpreted globally.Course Content: The degree takes an insightful, critical approach to subjects including global interpretations of wellbeing, children’s rights, safeguarding, and intervention strategies. It examines theories about the internal and external influences on the mental health of young people and provides an in-depth study of key issues, influences, and strategies related to child and adolescent mental health.Key Modules: The program consists of various key modules which include Critical Perspectives in Child and Adolescent Wellbeing, Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults, Participatory Research with Children and Young People, and Advanced Psychology Research Methods.Accreditations: There is no specific accreditation information available for the course.Future Careers: The course is designed to further the careers of those working in sectors including education, social care, counseling, and health who are looking to take on roles such as advisory, management or leadership roles relating to child and adolescent mental health.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.