Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3EEC207Child Mental Health3+0+03421.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Pre-School Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To gain competence in basic concepts related to child mental health, factors affecting child mental health, adaptation and behavioral problems seen in childhood and adolescence, and mental disorders in children and adolescents.
Course Content Dear students, welcome to the Child Mental Health course. Definitions of child mental health, its importance, mental health theories, defense mechanisms, behavior and adaptation problems seen in children, and factors affecting child mental health constitute the subheadings of our course.
Course Methods and Techniques In the teaching process, narrative, question-answer, drama, role playing and case study methods will be used, and group discussions will be included. For this reason, it is mandatory to do preliminary work on the topic to be covered before the lesson.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Mehmet GÖKTAŞ https://profil.hku.edu.tr/akademik/mustafa-kurtoglu/ mehmet.goktas@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Yörükoğlu, A. 1997. Child mental health. Özgür Publications, Istanbul. Nazik, B.2000. Child mental health. Ya-pa Publications, Istanbul.
Course Notes Students will gain competence in mental disorders in children and adolescents.


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 4 60
Mid-terms 1 7 7
Final examination 1 8 8
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 1. Has knowledge and awareness about the basic concepts of mental health and the importance of mental health.
2 2. Summarizes the factors affecting child mental health.
3 Discuss the problems specific to developmental periods in children.
4 Gives examples of factors that cause adaptation and behavioral problems in children.
5 Solution suggestions for adaptation and behavior problems
6 Describes the symptoms of mental disorders in children and adolescents.
7 Evaluates symptoms of mental disorders in children and adolescents.
8 List the protective factors in terms of child mental health.
9 Collaborates with the family in case of problems.
10 Explains the developmental effects of mental disorders seen in children and adolescents.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 This week, the purpose of the course, learning outcomes, expectations from students, teaching materials, attendance, course teaching methods and techniques, and evaluation criteria will be reviewed. The definition of character education and character development theories will be explained.
2 Basic Concepts About Mental Health What are the basic concepts about mental health? Yörükoğlu, A. 1997. Child mental health. Özgür Publications, Istanbul.
3 Historical Development of Mental Health What are the historical characteristics of mental health? Güngör, A. (2014). Child Mental Health. Ankara: Hedef Publishing.
4 Characteristics of Individuals with and without Mental Health What are the characteristics of individuals with and without mental health? Yörükoğlu, A. 1997. Child mental health. Özgür Publications, Istanbul.
5 Basic Theories and Defense Mechanisms Regarding Mental Health What are the basic theories and defense mechanisms regarding mental health? Yörükoğlu, A. 1997. Child mental health. Özgür Publications, Istanbul.
6 Effects of Special Situations within the Family (Divorce, Death, Disease, etc.) on the Mental Health of the Child. What are the effects of special situations within the family (divorce, death, illness, etc.) on the child's mental health? Öngider, N. (2013). Effects of Divorce on the Child. CurrentApproaches in Psychiatry, 5(2).
7 Child Neglect and Abuse What are the subheadings of child neglect and abuse? What are the ways to prevent neglect and abuse? Yavuzer, Haluk. 1999. Child psychology. 17 editions. Remzi Bookstore, Istanbul. Öz, P., & Yılmaz, U. An Important Concept in Protecting Mental Health: Psychological Resilience.
9 Adaptation and Behavior Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Nail Biting, Mutism, Stuttering, Eating Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Tics Etc. Why do adaptation and behavioral disorders occur? What are the solutions to adaptation and behavioral disorders? Yörükoğlu, A. 1997. Child mental health. Özgür Publications, Istanbul. Nazik, B.2000. Child mental health. Ya-pa Publications, Istanbul.
10 Evaluation of Mental Disorder Symptoms in Children and Adolescents What are the symptoms of mental disorders in children and adolescents? How should mental disorders be evaluated in children and adolescents? ChildMentalHealth. Ankara: HedefYayıncılık. Luby, L. J. (2006). Handbook of preschool mental health. New York, NY: The Guilford Press. Yörükoğlu, A. (2002). Children's mental health. Istanbul: OzgurYayincilik
11 Mental Disorders Seen in Children and Adolescents What are the symptoms of mental disorders in children and adolescents? What are the causes of mental disorders? Güngör, A. (2014). ÇocukRuhSağlığı. Ankara: HedefYayıncılık. Luby, L. J. (2006). Handbook of preschool mental health. New York, NY: The Guilford Press. Yörükoğlu, A. (2002). Cocukruhsagligi. Istanbul: OzgurYayincilik
12 Activities to Protect Mental Health in Children and Adolescents What are the activities to protect mental health in children and adolescents? Güngör, A. (2014). ChildMentalHealth. Ankara: HedefYayıncılık. Luby, L. J. (2006). Handbook of preschool mental health. New York, NY: The Guilford Press. Yörükoğlu, A. (2002). Children's mental health. Istanbul: OzgurYayincilik
13 Activities to Protect Mental Health in Children and Adolescents What are the activities to protect mental health in children and adolescents? Güngör, A. (2014). ChildMentalHealth. Ankara: HedefYayıncılık. Luby, L. J. (2006). Handbook of preschool mental health. New York, NY: The Guilford Press. Yörükoğlu, A. (2002). Children's mental health. Istanbul: OzgurYayincilik
14 Protective Factors for Child Mental Health What are the protective factors in terms of child mental health? Yörükoğlu, A. 1997. Child mental health. Özgür Publications, Istanbul. Nazik, B.2000. Child mental health. Ya-pa Publications, Istanbul. Güngör, A. (2014). ChildMentalHealth. Ankara: HedefYayıncılık.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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C4 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 3
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  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant