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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Social Work

Postgraduate Course: Mental Wellbeing and Mental Disorder (SCWR11026)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummarySet 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.
Course description Not entered
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.
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the promotion of mental well being.
  2. Recognise and articulate the signs, symptoms and core diagnoses of mental disorder as defined in the legislation.
  3. Understand and challenge the processes and impact of stigma and oppression.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of issues relating to equality, diversity and social work values.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMr Bill Whyte
Tel: (0131 6)51 1462
Email:
Course secretaryMr Benjamin Mcnab
Tel: (0131 6)51 5066
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