Description
This module introduces students to a pluralistic approach to mental health work. It has a specific focus on understanding the therapeutic process, and the idea of recovery. The module will also look at aspects of practitioner work and requirements of helping professions.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to provide the student with an understanding of the context and theory of a variety of approaches to mental health.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Understand mental health from the post-modern perspective of pluralism
2. Know the basic philosophical, historical, ethical and sociological perspectives of mental health
3. Have a foundational understanding of the main approaches to counselling, and evidence-based practice in mental health
4. Know the variety responsibilities, values and principles of professionals, para-professionals and lay-people working in mental health
5. Understanding of the role of technology in mental health and the need for digital literacy
6. Understand the need for personal soundness and reflectivity in mental health care
Indicative Content
1 Historical and theoretical foundations
Students will be taught the history of mental health perspectives and treatment. Cure, containment and recovery
2 Theoretical approaches
Biological, person-centred, psychodynamic, Cognitive- behavioural and integrated models of mental health
3 Professional role distinctions
The roles and responsibilities of mental health practitioners including counsellor, psychotherapist, mental health nurse, clinical and counselling psychologists, psychiatrist
4 Therapeutic delivery methods
To include community practice, NHS and third sector, group, individual and on-line delivery
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 0 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 12 |
| Practical Activity | 24 |
| Assessment | 40 |
| Independent | 124 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
