HHS101 Introduction to Mental Health (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject introduces the broad concepts of mental health and wellbeing. It explores issues in mental health in relation to the principles of care; and examines the roles and functions of the mental health professionals. It describes terms and definitions; historical development; and the different approaches and models for mental health care. It provides an overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health. It discusses where the mental health care model needs to improve in order to provide adequate services; and offers ways forward to more culturally appropriate methods of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the future.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: HHS101
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) course, and Indigenous students enrolled in welfare and allied health programs
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- understand the broad concepts of mental health and wellbeing;
- be able to explore issues in mental health in relation to the principles of care;
- be able to examine the roles and functions of the mental health professionals;
- be able to carry out a mental health status assessment;
- be able to describe terms and definitions associated with mental health;
- be able to discuss historical development and the different approaches and models for mental health care which have evolved;
- be able to give an overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health;
- be able to discuss the incidence of psychiatric/psychological disorders in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations;
- describe culturally appropriate methods of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the future;
- be able to discuss where the mental health care model needs to improve to provide adequate services;
- appreciate the importance of the National Mental Health Plan, Policy and Strategy and relevant reports that highlight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health needs.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Topic 1 What is mental health mental health and wellbeing; concepts and philosophies of mental health care; incidence of psychiatric disorders; institutionalisation and deinstitutionalisation Topic 2 Models and assessment mental health care models; mental health status assessment; Topic 3 Roles of professionals roles and functions of the mental health professionals; Topic 4 Historical overview terms and definitions associated with mental health; historical development and the different approaches to mental health care which have evolved; Topic 5 Aboriginal mental health overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health; incidence of psychiatric/psychological disorders in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations; culturally appropriate methods of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; Topic 6 Important mental health developments National Mental Health Plan, Policy and Strategy and relevant reports that highlight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health needs.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
The residential school is compulsory as it forms a significant component of the teaching strategy in this subject. Additional learning resources are provided at these schools that build on the materials provided in the study guides (e.g. guest lecturers, videos, and learning activities). It is considered essential that students undertake these activities for them to be able to successfully meet the learning objectives of this subject.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.