Community Mental Health - Current Concepts and Findings
PSY407-G
Included in Study
Mental health-, substance use- and addiction related work, Continuing education
Master's programme in Psychosocial health
Language of instruction
This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student will:
have advanced knowledge of the influence of the field´s history on today´s practice
be able to analyze problems related to mental health and mental health work in the light of different professional perspectives
have sound knowledge of the importance of the relation and dialogue for mental health and mental health work
have in-depth knowledge of the importance of life conditions and socio-cultural varieties
have developed a critical attitude to communication, knowledge, language and control
have special competence related to factors that increase the risk of developing mental illness and factors which promote recovery-processes
be able to apply knowledge of communication and reflecting processes in dialogues
have thorough knowledge as a basis for understanding other people´s experiences from mental illness
Course contents
People in evolution and change
Comprehension of identity, gender identity, normality and aberration
Knowledge of mental health and illness based on experience and perception
The understanding of normality and insanity in a historic perspective
Perspectives on mental health and mental illness
User perspectives on mental health work
Coherence and differences between medical - and social conditions and mental health
People communicating
Communication and co-operation in families, groups and social networks
Forms of dialogue and appearance which promote coping and recovery from mental illness
Linguistic and opinion-making processes
Teaching methods
Lectures / conferences
Group work / seminars
Exercises / skills training
Supervision
Self-studies
Seminars have a dialogical approach in which students actively participate. Group work/seminars and exercises/supervision are compulsory and 80 % certified attendance is required.
Student workload in this course is estimated to approximately 405 hours.
Examination requirements
Attendance requirements must be met.
Approved course requirements.
Please refer to the course brochure for details.
Assessment methods and criteria
A graded five-day individual written home examination.
Please see the course brochure for details.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.