POPM8001 Mental Health
| Offered By | CMHR General |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Population Mental Health Research |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, and Winter Session, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | The aim of the course is to provide a practical introduction to the nature, epidemiology and treatment of mental health disorders. Lecturers are staff at the CMHR and guest lecturers from other specialties. It is expected that the course will be of interest to postgraduate students with an interest in mental health, professionals working in sectors such as hospitals, employment agencies, nursing homes, or accommodation services, and public servants and administrators who need to keep abreast of the latest empirical findings in mental health research. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: • Identify key issues in mental health. • Understand current theory and practice within the mental health arena. • Apply and integrate theoretical knowledge within a realistic practical context (such as hospitals and clinics, government departments, aged care facilities). • Conduct a thorough and analytical investigation into a specific current mental health issue. • Understand the methods and perspectives used within mental health research, and appreciate the influence of past conceptualisations of mental illness. • Develop problem solving and research abilities. • Develop critical thinking skills and techniques, particularly in relation to the evaluation of mental health treatment strategies and published research. • Communicate ideas and solutions with respect to salient issues in mental health in both oral (through tutorials) and written formats (through the assessment item). |
| Indicative Assessment | Assessment is anticipated to include a 4000 word assignment investigating a particular mental health issue (50%), a tutorial presentation (30%) and online activities (20%). |
| Workload | 26 hours of lectures, 26 hours of tutorials, 13 hours of workshops/online activities/presentations |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Population Studies and Psychology |
| Consent Required | Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Preliminary Reading | Nil |
| Programs | Master of Culture, Health and Medicine |
| Academic Contact | Dr Lisa Barney |
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