The Master of Youth Mental Health is an industry-leading course offering access to expert knowledge and the latest theory, research and evidence-based approaches in this specialised and rapidly-evolving area of mental health.

Developed in close consultation with Orygen – a global leader of research in the field – this is the only graduate program in Australia dedicated entirely to youth mental health.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of development in young people, and discuss the impacts of psychotic, non-psychotic, behavioural and mood disorders, and learn best-practice engagement, assessment and intervention approaches and enhance your existing abilities when working with young people in a therapeutic or clinical context. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to complete a substantial research project under the guidance of a supervisor.

Delivered entirely online, the Master of Youth Mental Health is designed to be taken part-time over three years, providing the flexibility and support needed for busy professionals to fit study around existing work commitments.

Who this course is for?

This course is suitable for health professionals and teachers working across a range of community and clinical settings who are looking to enhance or focus their skills and capacity to work with young people in creative ways. It's of particular relevance to:

• Psychiatrists
• General practitioners
• Psychologists
• Nurses
• Occupational therapists
• Social workers
• Youth workers
• Teachers.

You will learn alongside a diverse group of peers while gaining insights relevant to your own practice.

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

Course aims

Orygen estimates that one million young Australians experience mental ill-health and there is high demand for skilled practitioners to meet this need. The course is designed to strengthen the mental health workforce nationally and internationally. As a graduate, you will be well-placed to pursue career opportunities in the field and be able to make a difference in the lives and outcomes of young people.

Pathways

The Master of Youth Mental Health is part of a suite of related courses. It’s easy to turn a Graduate Certificate into a Masters, or to enrol in a Masters and leave with a Graduate Diploma.

• Graduate Certificate in Youth Mental Health (one year part-time)
• Graduate Diploma in Youth Mental Health (two years part-time)

You may also be interested in the Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self Harm and Suicide.