Introduction to Psychosocial Aspects of Mental Health PG (11802.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online real-time |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Nursing | Post Graduate Level | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Appraise the major issues affecting people who are affected by the symptoms of mental illness across the lifespan;
2. Critically evaluate processes of mental health assessment of people who are affected by the symptoms of mental illness;
3. Analyse a range of interventions and approaches to meet the needs of people who are affected by the symptoms of mental illness, including their support systems; and
4. Engage with, analyse and reflect upon the lived experience of mental illness.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Online real-time | Mrs Steph Perrot |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | Online real-time | Mrs Steph Perrot |
Required texts
Meadows, G., Farhall, J., Fossey, E. M., Happell, B., McDermott, F., Rosenberg, S., ... & Roper, C. (2021). Mental Health and Collaborative Community Practice: An Australian Perspective (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.
Recommended Texts/Resources
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
All UC nursing courses use APA 7th Edition for referencing and writing style.
Students may choose to either purchase this text or access a copy from the library to support their learning throughout the semester.
Use of a referencing text is beneficial and can be used throughout your program of study.
The UC Library also has a referencing guide which can be found here: https://canberra.libguides.com/c.php?g=599301&p=4148716
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Students are strongly encouraged to submit their assessment during business hours to ensure access to Student Support Services including IT Service Desk and the Library. It is important to note that personal network/computer/technical problems are generally not considered acceptable grounds or reasons for an extension to the due date. Students who are experiencing difficulty uploading a submission are strongly encouraged to take a screenshot of any error messages, including the date and time, and contact Service Desk for technical support.
Students must submit their own original work that has not been previously submitted for assessment at the University of Canberra. Self-plagiarism is grounds for referral for academic misconduct. In this context the student is being assessed as an individual.
Students must ensure that when applying for an extension to the due date their application meets the requirements as per the University of Canberra Assessment Procedures. This means that students must ensure that when applying for an extension all required components are submitted to the assessment extension application prior to the assessment due date. It is the student's individual responsibility to ensure that applications are completed in full and in a timely manner.
Special assessment requirements
Extension Procedure:
- The onus rests on the student to comply with timelines for completing and submitting assessments on time
- This is part of the good management and performance skill we are seeking to develop in students through the educational process
- Academic staff have a responsibility to ensure equity and fairness to all students who submit their assessments on time
- For these reasons, you need to establish genuine circumstances for an extension to be granted. You will need to supply documentary evidence to establish the genuine nature of your circumstances
- Please note: Extensions of more than 7 days will not generally be granted unless there are extenuating circumstances
Process for applying for an extension:
- Students are advised to liaise directly with their Unit Convenor for requests for extensions
- Requests for extensions should be applied for via Canvas, although there may be circumstances where Inclusion and Engagement will liaise on behalf of the student
- Requests for extension should be made using the Assignment Extension Application Form. The application must be made at least 5 days prior to the submission date
- The Unit Convenor or Approved Delegate will inform the student of the outcome of their request as per Faculty procedures
- Where the Unit Convenor or Delegate does not approve the assignment extension request, the student may seek consultation with Inclusion & Engagement. If considered appropriate, Inclusion and Engagement will liaise with the relevant academic staff member, following consultation with the student
Moderation
Moderation will be undertaken for assessment items to ensure that marking is fair and consistent. Moderation processes are in line with the Faculty of Health guidelines and the University Assessment Procedures.
Illness
It is strongly advised that students do not submit an assessment or sit an exam if they are ill or hold a current medical certificate. No consideration will be given for illness when the assessment or examination is marked.
In the event students are ill they are strongly advised to apply for an extension to the due date of an assessment, as outlined on the unit Canvas site and/or contact their unit convenor to arrange a deferred exam, prior to the due date of the assessment/exam.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment will not be offered to students.
Artificial Intelligence
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
It is strongly recommended that students engage in online tutorial sessions.
Participation requirements
It is expected that students will access all online learning materials and actively participate in online activities including group discussions. These components are central to this Unit and will assist students in developing the knowledge and skills required for understanding the lived experience of mental illness along with the interventions, approaches, and systems that might provide support/assistance.
Required IT skills
Students are expected to be able to word process assignments so that they are well presented, use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and search library databases for relevant journal articles and other contemporary information.
This unit involves online meetings in real-time using the Virtual Room in your Unit Canvas site. The Virtual Room allows students to communicate in real-time with the lecturers/facilitators/Unit Convenor and others studying at that time. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality a microphone and speaker headset are recommended. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in the Unit Canvas site and 'Join Course Room'; this will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
It is the individual student's responsibility to access appropriate help from the University of Canberra IT services or Library if they need assistance to develop knowledge and skills in these areas.
In-unit costs
The following costs are expected with this unit:
- Textbooks
- Self-printing of any electronic material provided
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
Additional information
Returning of graded assignments:
Every effort will be made by the Unit Convener to have graded assessments returned as soon as possible. Please note, where students are granted an extension, they should expect a delay in the marking and graded assessments being returned to them. Extensions granted may mean there is a delay in the release of all students results.
