CMH1008

Issues for mental health (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Ms J Gray

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, the student should: Be familiar with the policy context of community mental health practice. Be able to understand vaarious practice paradigms. Able to understand the concept of need and competently do a need assessment and develop community intervention models. Be able to understand the skills needed for community mental health practice. Be able to critically understand the concepts of empowerment, consumer participation and collaborative practices. Able to develop a consumer focused understanding of mental health needs.

Assessment: Two written assignments (approx. 2,000 - 3,000 words each)