The aim of the study subject is to acquire general knowledge in the field of psychiatry, especially of children's age, with regard to the expected needs of the students' future profession. Teaching theses: ? Neurobiological theoretical foundations of psychiatry: neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, functional systems of the human brain. ? Basic psychiatric examination and investigative methods in psychiatry. ? Prevention of mental disorders and mental hygiene. ? Disorders of psychological development. ? Specific developmental disorders of speech, motor skills and school skills. ? Childhood autism. ? Mental retardation. ? Organic mental disorders, dementia. ? Behavioral and emotional disorders with childhood onset. As part of the theoretical introduction, the neurophysiological basis of mental functions will be discussed; further, the concept of normality and pathology; etiopathogenesis of mental disorders (bio-psycho-social model) and their main symptoms and psychopathological manifestations. The practical part of the course will focus on the recognition of important psychopathological phenomena and the consideration of findings in the approach to the mentally ill, procedures and pitfalls during examination, principles of communication and principles of early intervention. Emphasis will be placed on conceptualization - the ability to fit individual manifestations into a specific and unique human story; understanding his adaptive and maladaptive schemas and coping strategies. The theory will be taught mainly in the form of a PowerPoint presentation; explanation, discussion, but also examples from practice, case studies and illustrative video-demonstrations. In the practical part, we will use exercises, role playing and work with a model person with a mental illness.
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