Early interactions and infant and early childhood mental health

The Public Health Institute of the University of Porto within the scope of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and the approved application “Platform For a Global Health – Qualification of Human Health Resources”, coordinated by the Polytechnic Institute of Health of the North in the context of the WARNING N.º 01/PRR/2021 – Youth Impulse Program STEAM and Adult Impulse Program, presents below the advanced course on the topic: Early interactions and infant and early childhood mental health

10/01/2023 - 12/01/2023

January 10 and 11, 2023 - 9:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 - 17:30
January 12, 2023 - 9:00 - 13:00

Course addressed to:
- adults over 23 years old;
- residents in the national territory at the time of the actions of which they are beneficiaries;

Deadline for registration
01/01/2023

Obs.:Free course, but limited to 40 places, which will be occupied in order of registration; ATTENTION: Mandatory submission in the application form, in the field "Annex" of the pdf with the certificate of qualification - bachelor’s or master’s degree in the areas of Health or Education.

(1) describe the main characteristics of those involved in the first interactions - caregivers and children - with an impact on determining their quality
(2) identify the characteristics of caregiver-child interactions and social stressors that impact mental health and early childhood developmental problems
(3) recognize the importance of family settings for neurodevelopment and early childhood mental health
(4) incorporate the interaction between biological and environmental factors to predict neurodevelopmental and early childhood mental health risks
(5) understand the importance of considering early interactions and psychosocial stressors in formulating cases and diagnoses in child and early childhood mental health
(6) recognize the importance of prevention and early intervention and identify evidence-based practices for caregivers to promote childhood neurodevelopment and mental health

The course is aimed at professionals working in the area of ​​perinatal and pediatric health, public health professionals and people interested in understanding the specifics of Perinatal Mental Health.

* Applicants must prove this requirement by submitting proof of a bachelor's or master's degree in the areas of Health or Education.

Participant Limit:
40
Responsible:
Raquel Costa
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Early interactions and infant and early childhood mental health
Duration
18 hours
Language
Portuguese
Course format
E-learning - Zoom
Contact information
Brochure