CMH1001

Comprehensive systems of mental health care

Dr N Renouf

6 credit points · 2 contact hours and 10 hours of study time per week · Taught through the Parkville (Royal Park) campus and by distance education · First semester

Objectives The objectives are that students should have gained an understanding of each component of a community service network including crisis intervention services, residential services, community health centres, living skills and rehabilitation services, hospital-based services, and multidisciplinary mental health structures. They will also be familiar with the role, structure, function and policy of relevant government, non-government and advocacy organisations.

Synopsis This subject provides an overview of basic theoretical models used to explain psychiatric disorder, an historical overview of mental health services, and an outline of the design and impact of relevant legislation, deinstitutionalisation and the subsequent development of a comprehensive service model. This subject will be taught using computer-mediated communication, video conferencing, residential schools and text-based materials, as well as on-campus seminars and tutorials.
Assessment Study journal: 30% · Written assessment of 4000 words: 70%

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