MENTAL HEALTH AND ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY342E	MENTAL HEALTH AND ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS	6	2	2	2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The importance of child, adult and community mental health, mental health and diseases, the differences between normal and problem behaviors and mental disorders in normal development, appropriate solution methods for problem behaviors and cooperation with other professional staff of the mental health discipline that can be applied when necessary, the reasons that impair mental health in children, adaptation problems and their approach.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concept and importance of psychological health, behavior and adjustment problems in childhood, child-parent relations, family attitudes and psychological theories, especially psychoanalytic theory related to such problems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the importance of mental health.
Explains behavior and adaptation problems in childhood.
Explains the relationship between children and parents.
Explains family attitudes.
Adheres to the philosophy of interdisciplinary work.
Aids other professionals when necessary.
Gives an example of adjustment problems in a child.
It expresses the effect of caregivers on children's mental health problems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Definitions	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
2	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Risk Factors	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
3	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Risk Factors	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
4	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Emotional Development and Emotional Regulation	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
5	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Communication with children	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
6	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Emotional problems	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
7	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Emotional problems	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Behavioral problems	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
10	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Habitual problems	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
11	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Enuresis-Encopresis	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
12	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Sleep-eating problems	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
13	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	ADHD	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
14	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	ASD	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
15	Literatür tarama, Veri tabanı inceleme, Bireysel araştırma, Web tabanlı araştırma	Trauma-neglect	Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel çalışma
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yörükoğlu, A. (1989).Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı.ÖzgürYayınları, İstanbul.
Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, by AnitaThapar(Editor),Daniel Pine(Editor),James F. Leckman(Editor),StephenScott(Editor),Margaret J. Snowling(Editor),EricA. Taylor(Editor)

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.					4
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.					4
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.					4
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.					4
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.					4
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	5	1	5
Assignment (Homework)	14	1	14
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	49