With this Professional master’s degree you will be up to date in the most effective treatments applied to children and adolescents with mental disorders" 

The area of child and adolescent psychiatry was developed a century after that of adults, but in recent years has seen a remarkable growth in research. Thanks to this, medical professionals have all the tools they need to be able to make an early detection and a much more effective diagnosis and intervention. Likewise, current pharmacology has favored the approach to child and adolescent patients, who suffer, for example, from the first psychotic episodes or ADHD. 

These advances and the pressing mental health problems of this population group make it necessary to update knowledge in a field that has undergone extensive progress. Therefore, in this Professional master’s degree, the professional will not only delve into its primary focuses (design of psychometric instruments and questionnaires, taxonomy, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, social phobia and psychopharmacology), but also other transcendent areas, such as attachment theory or the adult evolution of disruptive mood dysregulation. 

In addition, through a theoretical-practical approach, students delve into everything that science knows today about human mental development, studies through neuroimaging or clinical management in psychiatry.  

All this in a Professional master’s degree offered in 100% online format and which students can access comfortably wherever and whenever they want. A program that only requires an electronic device with an internet connection to connect to the virtual campus where the syllabus is found. Therefore, the professional will be able to update their knowledge by distributing the 1,500 teaching hours according to their needs, making this program an ideal degree for people who wish to combine their most demanding responsibilities with quality education.  

This university program provides you with innovative teaching tools to broaden your knowledge of mental disorders related to children and adolescents" 

This Professional master’s degree in Child Psychiatry  contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Psychology 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning 
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

An academic opportunity that will take you through a multidisciplinary approach towards advances in the urgent management of child patients with pseudohallucinations" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Access the latest information on the approach to patients with schizophrenia and advances in therapeutic treatments"

Without the need to travel to the classroom, nor classes with fixed schedules. This program gives you the flexibility that you are looking for"

The syllabus of this Professional master’s degree has been prepared by a specialized teaching team whose main objective has been to contribute their extensive knowledge of psychiatric treatments to this program and present the latest advances in the child and adolescent population. A syllabus that takes a global and detailed look at psychiatry in the different stages of the human being's life. Video summaries, detailed videos or essential readings are part of the visual and dynamic content, which will be found by the professional who studies this program. 

The teaching team contributes their extensive knowledge to this program and presents and clinical cases that will bring you even closer to the reality of caring for children with mental disorders" 

Module 1. Psychiatry in the Different Stages of Life

1.1. Social and Personality Development

1.1.1. Attachment
1.1.2. Play
1.1.3. Self-esteem
1.1.4. Treatment and Character
1.1.5. Personality

1.2. Perinatal Psychiatry

1.2.1. Intrauterine Development Fetus-Mother Interactions Effects of Stress
1.2.2. Psychological Support

1.2.2.1. In Assisted Reproduction
1.2.2.2. In At-Risk Pregnancies
1.2.2.3. In Prenatal Diagnosis

1.2.3. Early Detection and Intervention

1.2.3.1. Depression in Pregnancy: Mother and Child
1.2.3.2. Secondary Effects of Medication and Drugs During the Prenatal Period

1.3. Psychiatry in Birth

1.3.1. Psychological Support

1.3.1.1. In the Preparation for Giving Birth
1.3.1.2. In Premature Births
1.3.1.3. In Traumatic Births
1.3.1.4. In Perinatal Deaths: Mother or Child

1.3.2. Early Detection and Intervention

1.3.2.1.  Baby Blues and Postpartum Despression: Mother and Child
1.3.2.2. Postpartum Psychosis

1.4. The First 1000 Days

1.4.1. Presentation of the Newborn
1.4.2. Characteristics of Development from 2 Months to 3 Years Old
1.4.3. The Role of Interaction With the Main Caregiver in the Development During the First Years of Life
1.4.4. How to Evaluate These First Years
1.4.5. Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and of the Development Disorders

1.5. Pre-school Stage

1.5.1. General Overview of the Clinical Interview
1.5.2. Diagnostic Interview
1.5.3. Characteristics of the Early Childhood Interview

1.6. School Stage

1.6.1. Maturation of the Nervous System
1.6.2. Motor Development
1.6.3. Acquisition of Language
1.6.4. Cognitive Development
1.6.5. Feeding
1.6.6. Sleep
1.6.7. Self-concept
1.6.8. Self-esteem
1.6.9. Morality
1.6.10. Psychosexual Development
1.6.11. Family and Age Development
1.6.12. Influence of Peers During the Development at School Age

1.7. Puberty and Adolescence

1.7.1. Physiological Changes
1.7.2. Psychological Changes
1.7.3. Neurobiological Changes
1.7.4. Psychiatric Pathology in Adolescence
1.7.5. Self-harm and Suicidal Behavior
1.7.6. Transition in Medical Care

1.8. Young Adult (18-24 years old)

1.8.1. Psychological Development in Young Adults
1.8.2. Approach to Mental Disorders in Young Adults

1.9. Building a Family

1.9.1. Formation and Elements of the Family
1.9.2. Stages of the Family
1.9.3. Family Functions
1.9.4. Therapy

1.10. Specific Areas of Development

1.10.1. Motor Development
1.10.2. Social-emotional Development
1.10.3. Cognitive Development
1.10.4. Development of Attention, Perception and Memory
1.10.5. Communication Development
1.10.6. Language and Speaking Development
1.10.7. Emotional Intelligence Development
1.10.8. Identity Development
1.10.9. Moral Development
1.10.10. Psychosexual Development

Module 2. Clinical Syndromes in Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatry

2.1. Diagnostic Taxonomies

2.1.1. Definition
2.1.2. Historical Introduction
2.1.3. Current Classification Systems

2.2. Abuse and Addictions

2.2.1. Alcohol and Drugs
2.2.2. Behavioral Addictions
2.2.3. Dual Pathologies

2.3. Eating Disorders

2.3.1. Etiology
2.3.2. Clinical Evaluation

2.3.2.1. Clinical Features in Anorexia Nervosa
2.3.2.2. Clinical Features in Bulimia Nervosa
2.3.2.3. Complementary Evaluations

2.3.3. Diagnosis
2.3.4. Treatment

2.3.4.1. Nutritional Treatment
2.3.4.2. Psychological Treatment
2.3.4.3. Pharmacological Treatment

2.3.5. Prevention

2.4. The Environment in Child Psychiatry

2.4.1. School Bullying
2.4.2. Adaptation Disorders
2.4.3. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
2.4.4. Treatment of PTSD
2.4.5. Parental Alienation Syndrome
2.4.6. Bonding Disorders
2.4.7. Reactive Attachment Disorder
2.4.8. Disinhibited Social Relationship Disorder

2.5. Mood Disorder

2.5.1. Depression
2.5.2. Grief
2.5.3. Bipolar Disorder

2.6. Anxiety Disorder

2.6.1. Childhood Fears and Simple Phobias
2.6.2. Separation Anxiety Disorder
2.6.3. Selective Mutism
2.6.4. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
2.6.5. Social Anxiety Disorder
2.6.6. Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder

2.7. Autism and Social Community Disorder

2.7.1. Autism Spectrum Disorder
2.7.2. Social Communication Disorder (Pragmatic)

2.8. Cognition Disorder

2.8.1. Borderline Intellectual Level
2.8.2. Intellectual Disability
2.8.3. Childhood Dementia

2.9. Basic Instincts

2.9.1. Aggressiveness

2.9.1.1. Self-Aggression
2.9.1.2. Hetero-Aggressiveness

2.9.2. Sphincters

2.9.2.1. Encopresis
2.9.2.2. Enuresis

2.9.3. Sexuality

2.9.3.1. Sexual Problems in Children and Adolescents
2.9.3.2. Atypical Psychosexual Development

2.9.4. Sleep

2.9.4.1. Parasomnia
2.9.4.2. Dyssomnia

2.10. Psychotic Disorders

2.10.1. Terms
2.10.2. Epidemiology
2.10.3. Etiology
2.10.4. Clinical symptoms
2.10.5. Diagnostic Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis
2.10.6. Treatment and Approach
2.10.7. Course and Prognosis

2.11. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

2.11.1. Epidemiology
2.11.2. Etiology
2.11.3. Pathophysiology
2.11.4. Manifestations and Clinical Course Clinical Differences with OCT in Adults
2.11.5. Differential Diagnosis
2.11.6. Comorbidity
2.11.7. Treatment

2.12. Personality Disorders

2.12.1. Prevalence of Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents
2.12.2. Clinical Manifestations
2.12.3. Cormorbidity and Prognosis
2.12.4. Diagnosis
2.12.5. Intervention and Treatment

2.13. Other Disorders

2.13.1. Learning Disorders
2.13.2. Speaking Disorder
2.13.3. Language Disorder
2.13.4. Reading Disorder
2.13.5. Motor Disorders
2.13.6. Other Non-Mental Disorders

2.14. Behavioral Disorders I. Tics, Tourette’s and ADHD

2.14.1. Tics
2.14.2. Tourette’s Syndrome
2.14.3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Adolescents

2.15. Behavioral Disorders II. Disruptive, Impulsive or Antisocial Personality

2.15.1. Epidemiology
2.15.2. Etiology
2.15.3. Disruptive Behavior Disorders
2.15.4. Antisocial Personality Disorder
2.15.5. Impulse Control Disorder
2.15.6. Management

Module 3. Psychopathology in Childhood

3.1. Perception Psychopathology

3.1.1. Perceptive Function Disorders
3.1.2. Perception Anomalies
3.1.3. Hallucinations
3.1.4. Pseudohallucinations
3.1.5. Hallucinosis

3.2. Thought Disorders

3.2.1. Magical Thinking and Logical Thinking
3.2.2. Psychopathology
3.2.3. Disorders of Thought Content
3.2.4. Formal and Thought Control Disorders

3.3. Language Psychopathology

3.3.1. Language Disorders
3.3.2. Language Disorders in Childhood
3.3.3. Communication Disorders According to thDSM-5 Classification
3.3.4. Language Psychopathology in Childhood
3.3.5. Acquired Aphasia with Epilepsy or Landau-Kleffner Syndrome

3.4. Psychopathology of Affectivity

3.4.1. Affective Symptoms
3.4.2. Psychopathology of Affectivity in Adolescence
3.4.3. Syndromic Alterations of Affectivity

3.5. Psychopathology of Psychomotor Skills

3.5.1. Increase in Psychomotor Activity
3.5.2. Reduction in Psychomotor Activity
3.5.3. Abnormalities of Mimic and Body Expression

3.6. Psychopathology of Sleep

3.6.1. Physiology of Sleep
3.6.2. Dyssomnia
3.6.3. Parasomnia

3.7. Psychopathology of Intelligence

3.7.1. Definition of Intelligence
3.7.2. Psychopathology

3.7.2.1. Intellectual Deficiency
3.7.2.2. Development Disability
3.7.2.3. Inhibitions or Blocks

3.8. Psychopathology of Nutritional Instincts

3.8.1. Symptomatic Eating Disorders
3.8.2. Primary Eating Disorders

3.9. Psychopathology of the Sex Life

3.9.1. Psychosexual Development and Sex Life
3.9.2. DSM-5 and its Classification of Sexuality Disorders

3.10. Psychopathology of Impulsiveness

3.10.1. An Impulsive Child
3.10.2. Approach to Impulsiveness
3.10.3. Etiological Formulations: Biological, Psychological and Psychosocial Factors of Impulsiveness
3.10.4. Impulsiveness as a Symptom for Other Child and Adolescent Disorders
3.10.5. Changes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual DMS-5
3.10.6. Approach and Treatment

3.11. Psychopathology of Insight

3.11.1. Models and Dimensions of Insight
3.11.2. Insight in Mental Disorders

3.12. Psychopathology of Conscience and Attention

3.12.1. Psychopathology of Conscience
3.12.2. Quantitative Alterations
3.12.3. Qualitative Alterations
3.12.4. Psychopathology of Attention

3.13. Psychopathology of Memory

3.13.1. Basic Psychopathological Concepts

3.14. Psychopathology of Aggression

3.14.1. Classification
3.14.2. Theories
3.14.3. Evolutionary Development of Aggression
3.14.4. Aggression Modulators

Module 4. New Advances in Childhood Psychiatry

4.1. Epidemiology of Mental Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence

4.1.1. Uses and Limitations of Epidemiological Studies
4.1.2. Measurements of the Frequency of Illnesses
4.1.3. Types of Epidemiological Studies
4.1.4. Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence The Question of the Classification Systems of Illnesses
4.1.5. Comorbidity
4.1.6. Continuity in Adulthood

4.2. Genetic Advances in Childhood Psychiatry

4.2.1. Approach to Molecular Genetics
4.2.2. From Genetics to Symptomology
4.2.3. Future of Genetics in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research

4.3. Update on Neurochemistry in Psychiatry

4.3.1. Neurobiology of Development: Genetic Implication
4.3.2. Neurochemistry of Early Development
4.3.3. Neurochemistry of Learning
4.3.4. Neurochemistry of the Reward System
4.3.5. Neurochemistry in Aggression

4.4. Clinical Psychophysiology and Neurophysiology: Application in Practice

4.4.1. Videoelectroencephalography (VEEG)
4.4.2. Normal Sleep in Childhood and Adolescence
4.4.3. Nocturnal Video-Polysomnography (VPSG)
4.4.4. Cognitive Evoked Potentials (CEP)

4.5. Scientific Research in Psychiatry

4.5.1. Epidemiology: Basic Concepts
4.5.2. Bioethics of Clinical Research and of the Professional/Patient Relationship
4.5.3. Evidence-Based Medicine
4.5.4. Objectives of the Research: How to Formulate Research Questions and Search Strategies
4.5.5. Phases of a Research Project Definition of Variable, Design and Type of Study
4.5.6. Study Population: Sample Size and Sample Selection
4.5.7. Analysis and Management of Data

4.6. Efficient Communication and Leadership in Psychiatry

4.6.1. Common Aspects
4.6.2. Written Texts
4.6.3. Oral Reports

Module 5. Liaison and Interconsultation Psychiatry: Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry

5.1. Chronic Pediatric Illness

5.1.1. Psychological Impact
5.1.2. Related Factors
5.1.3. Therapeutic Intervention

5.2. The Child and the Family in the Face of Illness and Death

5.2.1. The Child and the Family in the Face of Illness and Hospitalization
5.2.2. The Child and the Family in the Face of Death

5.3. Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry in Pediatric Oncohematology

5.3.1. Psychopathological Alterations in Children With Cancer
5.3.2. Diagnosis
5.3.3. Treatment

5.4. Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry in Pediatric Endocrinology

5.4.1. Obesity
5.4.2. Diabetes

5.5. Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry in Pediatric Nephrology

5.5.1. Chronic Kidney Disease: Concept and Most Common Causes
5.5.2. Psychiatric Disorders Associated with CKD in Children and Adolescents
5.5.3. Renal Transplant

5.6. Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry in Neurology

5.6.1. Headaches
5.6.2. Epilepsy

5.7. Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry in Pediatric Cardiology

5.7.1. Psychosocial Problems
5.7.2. Psychiatric Disorders in Congenital Heart Disease

5.8. Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry in Children and Adolescents: Burns Victims

5.8.1. Psychosocial Ajustment
5.8.2. Therapeutic Considerations

5.9. Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry of Children in the ICU

5.9.1. Types of Pediatric Intensive Care Units
5.9.2. Psychopathology
5.9.3. Treatment and Interventions

5.10. Delirium

5.10.1. Epidemiology
5.10.2. Etiology
5.10.3. Neuropathogenesis
5.10.4. Clinical Manifestations
5.10.5. Diagnosis
5.10.6. Treatment

5.11. Suicidal Behavior from the Interconsultation Point of View

5.11.1. Concept of Death and Illness in Children and Adolescents
5.11.2. Concept of Suicide
5.11.3. Characteristics of the Interconsultation of Suicidal Behavior
5.11.4. Assessment
5.11.5. Therapeutic Approach
5.11.6. Absolute Indicators of Admission (or Maintaining Admission)

5.12. Intervention and Pain Management and Preparation of Invasive Interventions in Children and Adolescents

5.12.1. Psychological Intervention for the Preparation of Invasive Interventions
5.12.2. Relaxation Technique

5.13. Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry

5.13.1. Special Characteristics for Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry
5.13.2. Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry
5.13.3. Interconsultation Times in Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry
5.13.4. Most Frequent Problems and Pathologies

5.14. Psychopharmacology in the Interconsultation

5.14.1. Pediatric Psychopharmacology or Development First Principles
5.14.2. Psychpharmacology in Pediatric Illnesses

5.15. Psychosomatic Paidopsychiatry in Pediatric Gastroenterology

5.15.1. Repetitive Abdominal Pain
5.15.2. Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease
5.15.3. Ulcerative Colitis
5.15.4. Coeliac Disease

5.16. Psychosomatic Paedopsychiatry in Pediatric Pneumology

5.16.1. Asthma
5.16.2. Cystic fibrosis

Module 6. Advances in Treatments in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

6.1. Environmental Treatments

6.1.1. Third Generation Therapies

6.2. Behavioral Treatment

6.2.1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
6.2.2. Parent Training
6.2.3. Family Therapy (Systemic)
6.2.4. Individual Psychotherapy
6.2.5. Group Psychotherapy

6.3. Psychoanalysis

6.3.1. Psychoanalytical Technique
6.3.2. Indications of Psychoanalysis
6.3.3. Results of Psychoanalysis
6.3.4. Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy

6.4. Pharmacological Treatment. Dose and Application

6.4.1. Mechanisms of Action for Drugs
6.4.2. Precautions, Warnings and Informed Consent

6.5. Surgical Treatments

6.5.1. Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS)
6.5.2. Neurosurgery

6.6. Technological Treatment EBM Recommendations

6.6.1. Technological Treatment
6.6.2. EBM Therapeutic Recommendations

Module 7. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergencies

7.1. Emergency Diagnosis and Urgent Report

7.1.1. Definition and Epidemiology of Psychiatric Emergencies
7.1.2. Evaluation of Emergencies
7.1.3. Differential Diagnosis and Psychomotor Agitation

7.2. Anxiety Syndrome

7.2.1. Anxiety Disorders
7.2.2. Anxiety Syndrome in Emergencies

7.3. Non-Suicidal Self-Harm

7.3.1. Risk Factors
7.3.2. Explanatory Models
7.3.3. How to Act from a Pediatric Emergency Department
7.3.4. Current Treatments

7.4. Approach to Suicidal Behaviour from Pediatric Emergency Departments

7.4.1. Risk Factors and Protection
7.4.2. Explanatory Models
7.4.3. How to Act from a Pediatric Emergency Department
7.4.4. Current Psychological Treatment

7.5. Motor Agitations

7.5.1. Patient Evaluation
7.5.2. Etiology and Diagnosis
7.5.3. Approach and Treatment

7.6. Psychotic Picture

7.6.1. Epidemiology
7.6.2. Etiology
7.6.3. Clinical symptoms
7.6.4. Diagnostic Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis
7.6.5. Treatment and Approach
7.6.6. Course and Prognosis

7.7. Substance Abuse Problems

7.7.1. Etiology and Epidemiology
7.7.2. Types of Substances
7.7.3. Clinical symptoms
7.7.4. Differential Diagnosis
7.7.5. Treatment

7.8. Family Conflicts

7.8.1. Physical Space and First Contact
7.8.2. Family Conflict and Lawsuit
7.8.3. Family Structure and Configuration
7.8.4. Life Cycle
7.8.5. Elaboration of a Diagnostic Hypothesis on the Family Conflict
7.8.6. Family Interventions

7.9. Bullying

7.9.1. Detection
7.9.2. Intervention
7.9.3. Prevention
7.9.4. Final Reflections

7.10. Sexual Abuse

7.10.1. Types of Child Maltreatment
7.10.2. Classification of Child Sexual Abuse
7.10.3. Characteristics of Child Sexual Abuse
7.10.4. Evaluation of a Possible Case of Child Sexual Abuse

Module 8. Professional Skills in Child Psychiatry

8.1. The Clinical Interview

8.1.1. Types of Interviews
8.1.2. Parent Interview
8.1.3. Interview and Examination Elements in Children
8.1.4. Child Play and Drawing
8.1.5. Adolescent Interview
8.1.6. Interview of Other Adults

8.2. Child Examination

8.2.1. Physical Exploration

8.2.1.1. Physical Examination
8.2.1.2. Medical Examination
8.2.1.3. Significance of Lesser Neurological Symptoms
8.2.1.4. Neuroimaging Studies in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

8.2.2. Psychological/Mental Health Examination

8.2.2.1. Cognitive Examination
8.2.2.2. Emotional Examination
8.2.2.3. Social Examination
8.2.2.4. Instrumental Examination
8.2.2.5. Interpretive Instruments

8.2.3. Psychopathological Examination

8.3. Neuroimaging and Other Complementary Studies

8.3.1. Magnetic Resonance
8.3.2. Neuroimaging Techniques Using Radiotracers PET/SPECT

8.4. The Diagnostic Process and Reasoning

8.4.1. Diagnostic Evaluation What and Why?
8.4.2. Functional Analysis of Behavior

Module 9. Clinical Management of Psychiatry

9.1. General Principles, Guidelines, Plans and Programs Reference Models

9.1.1. Principles and Reference Guidelines for Caring for Minors with Psychic Problems
9.1.2. Plans and Programs on Mental Health of Children and Adolescents
9.1.3. Reference Models

9.2. Recipients, Service Portfolio, Health Care Network and Health Care Processes

9.2.1. Recipients
9.2.2. Portfolio of services
9.2.3. Health Care Network
9.2.4. Health Care Processes

9.3. Professional Teams and Profiles, Coordination, Management Tools and Indicators

9.3.1. Professional Teams and Professional Profiles
9.3.2. Coordination
9.3.3. Management Tools
9.3.4. Indicators

Module 10. Community Intervention in Childhood Psychiatry

10.1. School

10.1.1. Attention to Diversity
10.1.2. Characteristics and Strategies for Care of Different Mental Disorders in the School Environment

10.2. Social Services

10.2.1. Early Care
10.2.2. High Risk Families
10.2.3. Interventions in Multi-problematic Families
10.2.4. Maltreatment and Neglect
10.2.5. Boarding and Lodging
10.2.6. Adoption

10.3. Medical-Legal Aspects of Childhood Psychiatry

10.3.1. Legal Aspects in Clinical Practice
10.3.2. Divorce, Separation and New Forms of Cohabiting
10.3.3. Psychiatric Hospitalization of Children and Adolescents
10.3.4. Mental Health in the Juvenile Justice System
10.3.5. Bad Practice (Iatrogenic) and Professional Liability
10.3.6. Testifying in a Court of Law

10.4. Mental Health in Adults

10.4.1. Transition Between Services
10.4.2. First Psychotic Episodes
10.4.3. ADHD and Autism After 18 Years of

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