POPM8001 Mental Health

Offered By	Centre for Mental Health Research
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Population Mental Health Research
Offered in	Winter Session, 2012 and Winter Session, 2013
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. Places for this course are limited. Please contact the course convenor (Dr Lou Farrer) for further information.
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 attendance/participation (20%).
Workload	TIMETABLE the schedule will be 9am-4pm on Mondays and Thursdays for three consecutive weeks (total of 36 contact hours) on, Mon 9th July Thu 12th July Mon 16th July Thu 19th July Mon 23rd July Thu 26th July 36 hours of lectures, tutorials and 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, Master of Culture, Health and Medicine, Master of Public Health, and Master of Public Health (Research)
Academic Contact	Dr Lou Farrer

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