PSY5011 · Foundations of mental health practice

Overview

Guided by a case study approach, you will follow the journey of people through their experience of mental health concerns and navigating health systems. You will further your understanding of how the mental health system works within Australia, the types of community-based organisations, services, and resources available to individuals experiencing a mental health issue, and the barriers that interfere with mental health promotion and recovery from an episode of illness. Using contemporary strengths based models, you will consider how to conceptualise mental health concerns from a multidisciplinary perspective, develop your skills in critical and reflective thinking, and support people towards living well.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Apply the biopsychosocial, cultural, and spiritual (BPSCS) framework to mental health and wellbeing issues.
2. Analyse your application of theory to practice through structured reflection.
3. Identify core principles of best practice in mental health care.
4. Recommend appropriate avenues for obtaining mental health and wellbeing support in Australia.

Workload

You should expect to spend 20-24 hours per week on this unit to achieve the learning outcomes: • 7-8 hours of self-paced Moodle based learning materials • 1-hour synchronous and asynchronous discussions • 3-4 hours readings or activities • 7-8 hours skills-based assessment tasks Each week there will be an optional Zoom session.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.