This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

Not offered in 2016
This course focuses on both typical adolescent development and some of the most common psychological disorders experienced by adolescents including eating disorders, mood disorders and self-harm behaviours. The lectures will be accompanied by a tutorial program aimed at promoting discussion and deeper understanding of concepts presented in lectures and developing practical knowledge around the areas of assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment.