Understanding Mental Health PG (11748.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Online |
UC - Canberra, Online |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Counselling | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Social Work- After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) |
The focus of this unit is mental health assessment and the determination of appropriate clinical interventions for people who are affected by the symptoms of mental illness, including consumers and their significant others. This is framed within the context of person-centred care, factors affecting mental health, and the impact of these symptoms upon consumers and significant others. Students will also appraise the interventions and supports that are available to assist those who are affected by the symptoms of mental illness, and develop the skills to apply this knowledge in practice.
1. Demonstrate appropriate application of a range of interventions and approaches to assist those affected by mental illness;
2. Analyse the mental health diagnostic systems and terminology in a counselling context; and
3. Critically reflect on the role of a counsellor in the mental health system.
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being & doing - communicate & engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical & culturally respectful ways
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate appropriate application of a range of interventions and approaches to assist those affected by mental illness;
2. Analyse the mental health diagnostic systems and terminology in a counselling context; and
3. Critically reflect on the role of a counsellor in the mental health system.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being & doing - communicate & engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical & culturally respectful ways
Prerequisites
Must have passed 11747 Placement B - Masters Practicum PG.Corequisites
Must be enrolled in SCM401 Master of Counselling.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 4 | 03 July 2023 | Online | Ms Milli Blenkin |
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