Specialization
High degree of specialization in health promotion and psychological intervention in children, adolescents and their families and caregivers.
University specialization diploma in Child and Youth Mental Health
Pre-enrollment open
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- ModalityIn-person
- LanguagesCatalan, Spanish
- Duration1 semester (January - June 2025)
- Credits32
- DateJanuary 31, 2025
- Planning
Tuesday* afternoons from 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm and Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
*Some of the Tuesday classes will be online synchronously.
- Location
Blanquerna-URL - Carrer del Císter, 34. 08022 Barcelona
- Faculty
School of Psychology, Education and Sport Science
Why choose this diploma?
This program provides students with specialization in promoting the mental health of children and young people, through the participation of a variety of expert professionals in the field, offering an inter-institutional perspective. The student is offered skills to identify early developmental and behavioral disorders, as well as to acquire skills in collaborative work with the family and primary caregivers, for the well-being of children and adolescents.
Who is it for?
Graduates or holders of a degree in Psychology or in the health field (such as psychiatrists or pediatricians, among others).
Requirements for admission
- Hold a bachelor's or graduate degree in a health-related field (e.g., psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics, etc.)
- Students not holding a bachelor's degree or equivalent are not eligible for enrollment.
Academic information
Calendar
Module 1. Challenges of mental health care in childhood and adolescence (4 ECTS)
Module 2. Problems associated with contexts of social vulnerability (3 ECTS)
Module 3. Conceptualization, diagnosis, and intervention in the main disorders and difficulties in childhood and adolescence (7 ECTS)
Module 4. Difficulties related to learning and the school context (4 ECTS)
Module 5. Sexual health in childhood and adolescence (4 ECTS)
Module 6. Health prevention and promotion (4 ECTS)
Module 7. Specific intervention techniques and strategies in childhood and adolescence (6 ECTS)
Tuition fee for the 2024-2025 academic year
€2,848
Tuition fee for the entire course
€89.00
Tuition fee per credit 2024-2025 academic year
Financing: the amount can be paid in installments according to the following payment plan
€951.24
Initial payment 2024
€948.38
December 2024 payment
€948.38
March 2025 payment
Career paths from the master's degree
Being a specialist in prevention, promotion and intervention in child and youth mental health.
State-of-the-art facilities at students' disposal
Libraries
Libraries
If you need a quiet space to study or to do individual and group work, come to the library! Each school has its own library with computers, workrooms, reading points and an extensive catalog of documents you can consult in both hard copy and digital format.
Computer rooms
Computer rooms
If you have a job or just need a computer, you can go to the computer classrooms or workspaces and use the Macs we have at your disposal.
Chapel
Chapel
The chapel is the right place to find recollection, peace, to focus, to pray and to celebrate the Eucharist weekly and at important liturgical moments (Christmas, Ash Wednesday and Easter). The sacrament of reconciliation is also celebrated.
All the services you need while you are at the school
Academic Secretary
Academic Secretary
The Academic Secretaries of the Blanquerna faculties are the space for students to relate to the processes linked to the registration of official and own courses.
Student Information and Guidance Service (SIOE)
Student Information and Guidance Service (SIOE)
Would you like to receive information on pre-registration and admissions processes, scholarships and grants or validations? The SIOE is the service you need. Ask for all the information about any of these processes and discover all the possibilities at your fingertips.
Internship service
Internship service
Professional experience is a core part of our methodology. For this reason, we have a broad spectrum of internship agreements to meet the needs and preferences of all students. You will graduate having worked in your industry.
Scholarships and grants service
Scholarships and grants service
At Blanquerna, we put the future within everyone's reach thanks to our scholarships and grant service to start or continue studying at our schools. Financial aid is both internal and external to the university. You will find a wide range of possibilities.
International Mobility Office
International Mobility Office
Going abroad is a unique opportunity to discover the plurality of the world. Aware of the importance of the internationalization of studies, we have established mobility agreements around the world.
Careers
Careers
This service provides graduates with the necessary means so that they can actively participate in their professionalism and propose optimal candidates to organizations and companies looking for staff.
Job Bank
Job Bank
The leap into the world of work is always a challenge. For this reason, we provide a Job Bank for students and graduates. This service puts students in touch with companies and institutions looking for staff.
Solidarity action
Solidarity action
Solidarity and the struggle for human dignity are values that identify us. Solidarity Action is a volunteer program that our students can join to participate in projects in the Third and Fourth World.
Alumni service
Alumni service
Studying in Blanquerna allows you to be part of our community. Being a college student opens the door to a lot of options for continuing your vocational training beyond your time in the classroom.
Sports service
Sports service
Want to represent the URL in college sports tournaments? You can find a wide range of possibilities for both individual and team sports. To be a student of Blanquerna, you will have a discount at the Can Caralleu and La Salle Sport & Fitness sports complexes.
Personal Guidance Service (SOP)
Personal Guidance Service (SOP)
If you are in a difficult situation in the academic, personal or social field, you can request, free of charge, the personalized attention of the SOP. This is an interdisciplinary team of professionals who will guide you in dealing with the situation.
University dormitories
University dormitories
Living in Barcelona is a unique experience and, even more so, in a university residence. Blanquerna has agreements for URL students who want to live in any of the residences within their reach.
Pastoral Area
Pastoral Area
In the three Blanquerna faculties, you will find spaces for reflection isolated from the hustle and bustle dedicated to the celebration of the Faith or cultural and religious animation. If you wish, you can also receive personalized attention and information about church life.
Diversity support
Diversity support
At Blanquerna we promote personal development at all levels to people with a diversity of specific needs from a normalizing context that encourages personal autonomy and uniqueness.
Blanquerna Choir
Blanquerna Choir
If you like music and want to take part in the concerts of institutional events and festivities, sign up for the Blanquerna Choir. There you will meet new friends and enjoy music.
Student representatives
Student representatives
Each class group must elect a representative to put forward concerns or make proposals to the faculty members and academic management. At the same time, each degree must appoint a delegate and each school a representative on the general URL council.
Student Council
Student Council
Contact between students and the university is constant and is channeled through the Student Council, the body that collects proposals and requests from students and facilitates university life.
Language support service
Language support service
Are you studying a foreign language and want to improve your level? Do it at your own pace in the language self-learning classroom. This service offers various teaching resources and materials to practice the language.
Coordination
Dr. Meritxell Campreciós Orriols. PhD in psychology, general health psychologist, family therapist and psychotherapist accredited by the FEATF. Assistant professor at the URL. Researcher of the Couple and Family Research Group at the URL.
Dr. Clara Mateu Martínez. PhD in Psychology, general health psychologist, family therapist and psychotherapist, associate professor at the URL, researcher of the Couple and Family Research Group at the URL.
Faculty
Dr. Eulàlia Arias Pujol. PhD in Psychology, professor-researcher at the FPCEE Blanquerna-URL, specialist in clinical psychology. Coordinator of the TEU in Perinatal Psychology and Maternal and Child Health. Researcher of the Couple and Family Research Group at the URL.
Dr. Lourdes Artigas Miralles. PhD in psychology, general health psychologist, psychotherapist and family therapist accredited by the FEATF. Associate professor at the URL, researcher of the Couple and Family Research Group at the URL.
Dr. Iolanda de Ascenzo. Doctor in Medicine and Surgery and specialist in psychiatry from the University of Siena (Italy), specialist in family and relational psychotherapy from the Centro Studi di Terapia Familiare e Relazionale in Rome. PhD in Psychology from the URL. Member of the team at the Sant Pau School of Family Therapy in Barcelona and teaching supervisor (FEATF and FEAP). Research coordinator on the application of the systemic model in the treatment of borderline personality disorders at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, in Barcelona. Researcher of the Couple and Family Research Group at the URL.
Dr. Noemí Balmaña Gelpí. PhD in psychology, psychologist specializing in child and youth psychology. Coordinator of the Partial Hospitalization Program at the Multidisciplinary Autism
Spectrum Disorder Unit (UnimTEA) within the Mental Health Department at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona. ESDM certified therapist (Denver model). Psychologist at the Mutua University Hospital of Terrassa, in the Child and Adolescent Department and at the Institute of Psychiatric and Psychological Diagnosis and Care (IDAPP).
Dr. Ramon Company. Doctor in Psychology, general health psychologist, psychotherapist, assistant professor at URL, and researcher of the Psychology, Person, and Context Research Group of the URL.
Dr. Sandra Ger Cabero. PhD in psychology and general health psychologist. Master's degree in clinical psychology and psychotherapy from the URL. Associate professor at the Blanquerna-URL School of Psychology, Education and Sport Sciences. Member of the Communication and Health Research Group at the URL.
Dr. Marta Golanó Fornells. PhD in psychology, psychologist specializing in clinical psychology. Child clinical psychotherapist specializing in early childhood. Clinical advisor at CDIAP.
Dr. Cristina Günther Bel. PhD in Psychology, general health psychologist, family therapist and psychotherapist, associate professor at the URL, researcher of the Couple and Family Research Group at the URL.
Lic. Clara Linares Alegret. Psychologist and family therapist accredited by the FEATF. Child and youth psychologist at the Care, Recovery and Reception Service (SARA) of Barcelona City Council. Professor at the Family Therapy School of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona.
Lic. Xènia Moliner Rodrigo. General health psychologist, child and youth psychologist, therapist at the Department of Pediatrics at the Quirón Dexeus University Hospital, forensic psychologist.
Dr. Laia Mollà Cusí. PhD in Psychology, specialist in Clinical Psychology (official certification from the Ministry of Health, Consumption, and Social Welfare, via PIR), clinical psychologist at the consultation liaison unit of the Mental Health Department at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona.
Dr. Cristina Mumbardó Adán. PhD in Psychology, psychologist and speak and language therapist. Lecturer at the School of Psychology at the University of Barcelona. Researcher of the UB/UOC Cognition and Language Research Group.
Dr. Carolina Palma Sevillano. PhD in Psychology and psychotherapist accredited by the FEAP. Tenured research professor at the URL. Director of the Bachelor degree in Psychology at the URL. Researcher of the
Communication and Health Research Group (COMSAL) of the URL. Psychologist at the Mental Health Center of Mataró (Mataró Hospital, Maresme Health Consortium).
Dr. Meritxell Pacheco Pérez. PhD in psychology, general health psychologist and psychotherapist accredited by the FEAP. Associate professor at the URL. Researcher of the Psychology, Person and Context Research Group of the URL. Director and clinical coordinator of the Ipside center - Institute of Psychology and Development.
Dr. Julieta Piastro Behar. PhD in Education Sciences, historian, full professor and coordinator at the URL, researcher of the Couple and Family Research Group of the URL and of the Multiculturalism and Gender Consolidated Research Group of the UB.
Lic. Alberto Sánchez Pedroche. Teacher specialized in special education, psychopedagogue, and speech therapist. Associate professor at the UIB, collaborating professor at the UOC. Member of the Research Group Research in Development, Education, and Language (I+DEL) of the IRIE.
Dr. Eduardo Serrano Troncoso. PhD in Psychology, psychologist and head of the Integrated Functional Unit for Eating Behavior Disorders in the Mental Health Area of Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona. Associate professor at the UB and URL, researcher of the Etiopathogenesis and Treatment of Severe Mental Disorders (MERITT) Research Group at the Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute.
Dr. Berta Vall Castelló. PhD in Psychology and psychologist. Associate professor at the URL. Researcher of the Couple and Family Research Group at the URL. Research and Development Coordinator at the European Network for the Work with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence (WWP EN). Advisor to the European Commission and the Council of Europe on issues related to gender-based violence and the public policies required to eradicate it.
Dr. Anna Vilaregut Puigdesens. PhD in Psychology, family and couple psychotherapist, and teaching supervisor (FEATF and FEAP), full professor at the FPCEE Blanquerna-URL, and principal investigator of the Couple and Family Research Group (URL). Vice-president of the Catalan Society of Family Therapy. Member of the General Meeting of the FEAP.
Stages of the admission process
The admission process for the school's own degree studies is developed in 3 stages:
- Pre-enrollment
- Admission
- Enrollment
Pre-enrollment
Students can pre-enroll online (by accessing Pre-enrollment | Blanquerna or the pre-enrollment option for each course) and also in person at the school.
For online pre-enrollment, you will need to:
- Sign up on the unique registration system and create a username (if not previously obtained) and follow the instructions to completion.
- Make a payment of €50 (non-refundable fee for pre-enrollment rights and processing) can be made by credit or debit card, through a secure and confidential BBVA process.
- Upload the required documentation through the document repository.
- ID card (both sides) / Passport
- Curriculum vitae
- For foreign (non EU) applicants: a certificate issued by the competent authority (University, Embassy, Consulate) attesting that the access studies qualify for admission in the home country.
Admission
Once pre-enrollment has been completed, the candidate will be offered a date for an interview with the degree coordinator, who will assess their suitability and solve any doubts they may have about the course for which they are enrolling. Once the assessment is complete, the student will be informed of the result of the interview and how to enroll, if admitted.
Prior to enrollment, the person concerned must upload the qualifications or the receipt of the university studies completed to the document repository. If these documents are not available, the course may be taken but the qualifications will not be received and, instead, a university extension certificate or diploma will be obtained.
Enrollment
Once the above documentation has been assessed, and when there is a large enough group of pre-enrolled students, each candidate will receive the confirmation and information necessary to enroll. Enrollment implies obtaining a definitive place and will take effect within the deadlines indicated in the confirmation e-mail.
When students enroll, they will have two business days to pay the total cost of enrollment, by bank transfer, credit card or barcode. Studies can be paid in installments, without any interest, by bank transfer (Instructions to send the signed SEPA Document to Blanquerna)
Prices may be updated each academic year. Once enrollment has been formalized, the amount paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Pre-enrollment and enrollment may remain open up to 15 days before the start of the course, provided places are available.
When a student enrolls, a contract for the provision of teaching services is formalized between the student and the Blanquerna Foundation, which is legally binding from the time of payment. Payment includes the corresponding insurance and, for students under the age of twenty-eight, compulsory academic insurance. If a student declines to take up a place, he/she will lose in full any amount he/she has paid.
The student accepts the rules for the use of computer services established by the Blanquerna Foundation. The student's personal data will be included in an automated file under the responsibility of the Blanquerna Foundation, so that this contract can be maintained and fulfilled. Students should note that their data may also be used to inform them about the future activities of the Foundation, or for the institution to send them publications.
In accordance with the provisions of Organic Law 15/1999 on the protection of personal data, students have the right to access their data to update, rectify or cancel them, or object to their use, by sending a letter, indicating which right they want to exercise.
This section is a summary of the general conditions for enrollment. It is only for guidance and therefore has no contractual value. In the event of any discrepancy, the provisions of the general conditions for enrollment specified in the receipt generated at the time of enrollment will prevail; this receipt formalizes the contract between the student and the Blanquerna Foundation; students can consult it on the intranet whenever they wish.
The School cannot guarantee that a course will be available if the requirement for a minimum number of enrollments is not met. In this case, the amount paid for enrollment and pre-enrollment will be refunded in full.
Foreign students
Applicants who have completed access studies outside Spain must obtain a certificate issued by the relevant body (university, embassy, consulate) confirming that the studies qualify the student in the country of issue to take the master degree or graduate studies.
Students are responsible for having all the official documentation necessary for their stay in Spain while studying at the School. Applicants can ask for a pre-acceptance document attached to the pre-enrollment receipt to initiate applications for visas or scholarships or carry out any other administrative procedure. Under no circumstances does this document guarantee a place if all the access and admission requirements are not met. Once applicants have been accepted and enrollment is complete, they can request a letter of admission from the Academic Secretary, if required, by paying the corresponding fees.
Contact us
For any doubts or queries about the pre-enrollment or enrollment process, please contact the School's Student Information and Orientation Service
[email protected]
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