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Transforming Adolescent Mental Health (Synchronous e-learning)
Programme Code: SOM-TAMH | TGS Number: TGS-2024043323
Mode of Delivery
Online Courses
Duration
9 hours
Date / Time
- 01/03/2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- 08/03/2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Application period: 01 Nov 2024 - 14 Feb 2025.
Programme Highlights
This course is designed to deepen your understanding of the complex mental health challenges and developmental changes adolescents face. You will learn advanced communication skills specifically tailored for engaging with adolescents, equipping you to connect effectively. A key focus is on strategies for identifying and managing common mental health issues in adolescents, such as anxiety and depression.
The course also emphasizes teaching resilience and coping mechanisms to help adolescents navigate life’s challenges. Additionally, it provides critical insights into the impact of social media on adolescent mental health. An important component of the course is developing cultural sensitivity and ethical awareness in adolescent mental healthcare, ensuring that care is appropriate and respectful across diverse backgrounds.
Benefits of Attending
1. Understanding Adolescent Mental Health: Gain an in-depth understanding of the mental health challenges and developmental changes in adolescence.
2. Communication Skills: Develop skills for effective communication and engagement with adolescents.
3. Counseling and Support Strategies: Learn counseling techniques and strategies to support adolescents in distress.
4. Managing Anxiety and Depression: Focus on identifying and managing common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression in adolescents.
5. Promoting Resilience and Coping Skills: Teach adolescents coping mechanisms and resilience-building strategies to navigate life challenges.
6. Social Media and Mental Health: Address the impact of social media and digital technology on adolescent mental health.
7. Cultural and Ethical Considerations: Understand diverse cultural backgrounds and ethical considerations in adolescent mental health care.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for healthcare providers, social workers, caregivers, parents and anyone involved in the care and support of adolescents.
Trainer Profile
A/Prof. Tan Chay Hoon MBBS (Singapore); MMED (Psy); MMedEd (Dundee), PhD (Pharmacology) Senior Consultant psychiatrist, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore
View MoreA/Prof. Attilio Rapisarda PsyD, PhD, BICBT-CC Sr Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor at IMH and Duke-NUS Medical School
View MoreDr. Darren Chua Hsiang Lim Certified Behavioural & Career Consultant, MSc, M.B.B.S Potter’s Clay Education (Founder), Mindset Transformation Clinic Pte Ltd (Founder, Managing Director)
View MoreMichelle Koay Counsellor | Psychotherapist | Parent Coach | Mindfulness Meditation Teacher BEng(Hons), MSocSc(Counselling), MSc(Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health), RegClr, RegClinSup, MMSAC
View MoreCourse Agenda
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Pre-Requisites and Assessment
This course is suitable for parents, healthcare providers, social workers, caregivers, teachers and anyone involved in the care and support of adolescents with basic literacy proficiency in English to comprehend the content taught, irrespective of prior experience and skills.
- Assessment: Online Test
Awards and Certification
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course Fee
International Participants
Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger
Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2
Singapore PR
Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3
Full Programme Fee
$1100
$1100
$1100
$1100
$1100
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$770
$770
$770
$770
Nett Course Fee
$1100
$330
$330
$330
$330
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$99
$29.70
$29.70
$29.70
$29.70
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$1199
$359.70
$359.70
$359.70
$359.70
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$220
–
$220
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$1199
$359.70
$139.70
$359.70
$139.70
1) All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.
2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
4) Learners must pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion. Learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet this requirement.
Application Deadline
Application period: 01 Nov 2024 – 14 Feb 2025.
Terms & Conditions / Cancellation Policy
- The scheduled course run will proceed only if the minimum class size is met.
- We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course or change the venue due to unforeseen circumstances.
- In the event of a cancellation and the fee has been paid, a full refund will be made to registrants.
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