Postgraduate Course: Mental Wellbeing and Mental Disorder (SCWR11026)

Course Outline
School	School of Social and Political Science	College	College of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	10	ECTS Credits	5
Summary	Set firmly within the role of the Mental Health Officer, this course will explore the facts, statistics and underpinning policy in relation to the promotion of well being and will analyse the social construction of mental disorder and related myths, stigma and stereotyping. Social models of mental well being and the recovery approach will be explored. The causation, manifestation and symptoms of mental disorder as defined in the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 will be explored, for example mental disorder, personality disorder and learning disability as well as issues of dual diagnosis. Key diagnostic categories will be analysed across acute, functional and organic conditions. The issues in relation to early psychosis in children and young people will be addressed as will the challenge of responding to suicidal behaviour.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Full Year
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 100 ( Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 10, Online Activities 14, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 74 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	Written assignment based on case study. 2,000 words.
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the promotion of mental well being. Recognise and articulate the signs, symptoms and core diagnoses of mental disorder as defined in the legislation. Understand and challenge the processes and impact of stigma and oppression. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of issues relating to equality, diversity and social work values.