School for Health, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
FH50065 Exploring the nature of mental health and well-being |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Modular: no specific semester |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims & Learning Objectives: Aim To provide a broad introduction to the work of the Mental Health Services and the delivery of mental health practice based on the evidence of what is working for people. Learning Objectives By the end of the unit the student will be able to: 1. Describe the workings of the NHS and Social Care and set the provision of mental health care services in to a whole systems context (knowledge and understanding) 2. Explain the role of evidence in the provision of mental health care and critically evaluate key sources of evidence (knowledge and understanding, professional practical skill) 3. Explain the ethical issues that govern working in the mental health services and evaluate their implications for mental health practice (professional practical skill, knowledge and understanding) 4. Assess the primary and secondary care roles for healthcare professionals in delivering mental health and social care (intellectual skill) 5. Reflect on their own practices in their area of work and identify areas for continuous improvement (personal transferable skill) 6. Begin to understand the importance of portfolio building as evidence of learning in both work and educational settings. Content: * Introduction to the whole system which provides mental health care and support * Introduction to working in Mental Health and looking after our own. * Exploring Work-based learning and research * To broaden your understanding of Supervision and Accountability * Evidence based service delivery and critical appraisal, what these mean in working life. * Understanding the value of networks and networking in getting to the right information. |