Course overview
In this course, students will explore and analyse contemporary perspectives in mental health and mental illness with a focus on promoting recovery for individuals. This includes: socio-political context of mental health; Person centred care; recovery processes; primary and tertiary mental health care; concepts of mental health promotion and mental illness; models of mental health assessment; physical, psychosocial and cognitive areas of human function and behaviour; common mental health problems and associated interventions; legal and ethical considerations; The National Mental Health Plan Policy and standards; Cultural safety; Social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and The aim of this course is Torres Strait Islander peoples; critical thinking and reflection; quality use of medicines.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically analyse historical and social factors that influence representations of mental health
- Demonstrate an understanding of recovery processes in contemporary mental health care
- Apply primary health care principles in the provision of mental health nursing care
- Demonstrate an understanding of mental illness and associated symptoms.
- Explore treatment modalities within the various contexts of mental health care
- Critically discuss ethical and legal practices as they relate to mental health nursing
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 59446
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 30
Class details
Online
Class number 20206
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 30
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