Understanding Mental Health (Micro) (12281.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online real-time |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.041 | 1 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Faculty Of Health | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Enrolment is restricted to Salvation Army Melbourne Project 614 staff, volunteers and nominated participants, and not open to the general student population.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Describe and reflect on the key concepts of mental health, including common conditions and the influence of social and cultural factors, to build awareness within a community context; and
2. Demonstrate respectful and inclusive communication and culturally sensitive support strategies to engage with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, including appropriate referral practices.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Study Block 6 | 26 October 2026 | Online real-time | Dr Tanya Lawlis |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Study Block 6 | 25 October 2027 | Online real-time | Dr Tanya Lawlis |
Required texts
None
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit, except for Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.
Students must provide a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate how GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
GenAI at UC (Select 'Student template for GenAI acknowledgement').
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.
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
