Trauma-informed care in youth health services: from principles to practice

This online module will outline the impacts of trauma on young people, the core concepts of trauma-informed care in healthcare settings, its key aims, implementation of trauma-informed care training and barriers to implementation.

Who is this course for?

This course is for practitioners working with young people who would like to understand the current evidence and practice of trauma-informed care in youth health settings.

What will you learn in this course?

  • Describe the potential impact of trauma on young people and their mental health
  • Describe how and why it is important to screen for trauma in health settings
  • Appraise organisational barriers and facilitators to implementing trauma-informed practice
  • Explore the involvement of young people in supporting the implementation of trauma-informed practice

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