postgraduate diploma School Bullying and Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Bullying is a social problem that causes serious mental health consequences in children and adolescents who suffer it. Victims may suffer from disorders such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, which influence their personal development and limit their quality of life. Given this situation, the role of the psychologists is essential to apply avant-garde interventions that contribute to guarantee the well-being of the young person. For this reason, TECH has designed this program, which provides students with the most up-to-date techniques to treat anxiety or traumas derived from school bullying. In this way, it will help you to update your knowledge in this field in a completely online way and without leaving your home.

University certificate

duration

24 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

18 ECTS

financing up to

6 months

Price

2,410€

The world's largest faculty of psychology”

Description

Learn about the latest tools for psychological intervention with the patient suffering from anxiety or depression derived from bullying"

Bullying is a social problem that, according to UNESCO, affects approximately 246 million students worldwide every year. It can manifest itself in different ways, including physical and verbal violence or cyberbullying, a phenomenon that has grown exponentially in recent years due to the popularization of social networks among young people. This harassment can have a direct impact on the appearance of various mental disorders in children and adolescents, which must be treated by psychologists in order to ensure their well-being. To carry out this work, these professionals must be familiar with the most up-to-date intervention techniques in this field.

That is why TECH has focused its efforts on creating this postgraduate diploma, a program that will provide students with the most cutting-edge knowledge in the field of School Bullying and Child and Adolescent Mental Health . During 6 months of intensive updating, psychologists will learn the procedures to act in a possible case of bullying. In the same way, they will identify the leading strategies to address the Anxiety or Depression disorder derived from an episode of bullying.

All this, enjoying an exquisite methodology 100% online, which allows students to perfectly combine their excellent learning with their personal and professional obligations. In addition, you will have at your disposal didactic materials in a wide variety of textual and multimedia formats. Through them, you will enjoy a personalized educational experience, completely adapted to your schedule and study preferences.

Con este programa, podrás identificar las diferentes patologías psicológicas que se desarrollan en niños y adolescentes que han sido víctimas de acoso escolar”

This postgraduate diploma in School Bullying and Child and Adolescent Mental Health contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

The development of case studies presented by experts in School Bullying and Child and Adolescent Mental Health
The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Delve, throughout this program, into the most current techniques to address the different mental disorders in young people who are victims of cyberbullying"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Enjoy an enjoyable and effective study through didactic formats such as video or self-assessment exercises"

This 100% online program with no fixed schedules will allow you to easily coordinate your learning with your professional or personal obligations"

Objectives

The objective of this program is to provide psychologists with a complete update on intervention in school bullying situations, as well as on good practices to promote the mental health of children and adolescents. Throughout the 3 modules that make up the program, the educational, psychological and social aspects involved in this type of situations are analyzed. In addition, the academic experience will only last 6 months and will be compatible with the students’ daily tasks.

Enjoy the largest digital library in the educational environment, which will allow you to download the syllabus of this Postgraduate Diploma to study at any time you want"

General Objectives

Deepen in the prevention and intervention in school bullying
Delve into the different areas in which school bullying has an impact
Offer a system of in-depth study for a comprehensive approach to school bullying
Inquire into the educational, psychological, social and legal aspects of school bullying
Acquire in-depth knowledge of the relationship between school bullying and its psychological consequences
Describe school conflict management, assertive communication and problem solving tools
Explain the tools to know how to prevent school bullying
Explain the tools to know how to intervene in school bullying
Enable to work collaboratively with all the actors involved in school bullying

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Importance of attachment development and social relationships in school bullying

Deepen in what attachment is and to take into account what produces it
Take into account the skills necessary to develop attachment
Delve into the types of attachment
Describe all the aspects involved in attachment
Explain what social relationships are
Discover how social relationships are produced
Understand the impact of social relationships

Module 2. Law as applied to school bullying

Delve into the existing laws on child protection
Deepen in the preventive and punitive legal measures
Get to know responses to bullying from civil law at the international level
Explain responses to bullying from international criminal law
Describe the legal responsibility of the child
Point out the legal responsibility of the parents
Inquire into the legal responsibility of the school
Understand the legal liability of teachers

Module 3. Childhood and Adolescent Psychopathology

Know the main pathological universes of childhood and adolescence
Learn to recognize and differentiate the different pathological universes related to the child and adolescent stage
Know the diagnostic criteria of the pathological universes according to the DSM-V
Learn the characteristics of the child and adolescent stage in each pathological universe
Know and study the differential characteristics of each pathological universe according to the DSM-V information
Study the existing comorbidities in each pathological universe mentioned

Stay up to date on the latest psychological techniques for treating Child and Adolescent Mental Health"

Postgraduate Diploma in School Bullying and Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Bullying is an increasingly frequent phenomenon in our society, which has generated great concern in the educational community and society in general. Similarly, child and youth mental health is an issue of vital importance, because children and young people are vulnerable to various problems that can affect their emotional and psychological development. At TECH Technological University we are committed to the comprehensive training of our students, which is why we have designed the Postgraduate Diploma in Bullying and Juvenile Mental Health, with the aim of training professionals who can contribute to the prevention and treatment of these problems. This comprehensive program, taught in online mode, will provide you with the necessary tools to understand the phenomenon of bullying and its relationship with the mental health of children and young people.

Become an expert in school bullying and child and youth mental health

This complete TECH program is an investment in your professional future, as it will allow you to differentiate yourself and stand out in the job market. You will obtain a university certificate endorsed by a prestigious institution, which will allow you to access new job opportunities and promotions within your company. You will also have the flexibility and convenience of an online program that will allow you to adapt your learning to your needs and schedule. As you progress through the curriculum, you will learn to identify risk or protective factors and develop strategies to prevent and address bullying from a multidisciplinary approach. You will also acquire knowledge in the field of child and adolescent mental health, such as the most common emotional and behavioral disorders in this stage of development, followed by the most appropriate therapeutic techniques for their treatment. All this, with the flexibility and convenience offered by the online format, which will allow you to combine your studies with your work and personal responsibilities.