Understanding Mental Health PG (11748.1)

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.

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 skills
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

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.