Concepts in mental health illness (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Ms L Andary
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this unit the student should: 1. Have a basic understanding about scientific research and evaluation methods in mental health. 2. Have achieved sufficient knowledge base on medical and biopsychosocial models, psychodynamic models, cognitive-behavioural models and stress-diathesis models. 3. Have a functional understanding of multi-disciplinary teamwork and processes and critically understand the perspective of other stakeholders. 4. Learn and understand various mental health care systems and models of service. 5. Be able to integrate all concepts in the mental health practice with the systems and model of service delivery.
Assessment: Two written assignments (approx. 2,000 - 3,000 words each)
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