Details for SSC516 Mental Health

Gaining insight into mental health conditions is pivotal for providing effective support and intervention. Students in this subject will learn to recognise symptoms, deliver appropriate assistance, and understand the role of the community in supporting mental wellbeing. They will develop skills in treating individuals with empathy, respect, and compassion, while fostering a hopeful and supportive environment.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: SSC516
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following subject is a prerequisite:

• SSC410 Psychology of Emotion

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Develop an understanding of mental health and wellbeing, with consideration given to social, biological and cultural factors;
2. Distinguish a broad range of mental health conditions, understanding common presentations, symptoms and evidence-based interventions;
3. Evaluate person-centred care and best-practice responses and support mechanisms relevant to the context of care;
4. Develop an understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical practice, whilst maintaining one’s own professional and personal wellbeing.

Subject Content

• Introduction
• Understanding Abnormal Psychology and Mental Health
• Client Focused Care, Clinical Assessment, Mini Mental Health Examination
• Anxiety, Trauma & OCD
• Neuro-Developmental Disorders, Neurocognitive Disorders
• Substance, Addictive and Impulse Control Disorders
• Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders
• Mood Disorders, Suicide
• Sexual Dysfunction and Paraphilic Disorders
• Somatic and dissociative disorders, Eating disorders, Sleep disorders
• Physical disorders and health psychology, Mental health services: Ethical & Legal
• Personality Disorders
• Understanding Community Support: Services & Help Lines
• Application of Learning, Self Care

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Onsite (face-to-face)
• Online (e-Learning)
• Intensives
• Extensives

This subject typically runs as an online recorded unit which are watched weekly, with online-live tutorials.

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Report and Presentation (25%)
• Major Essay (50%)
• Critical Reflection and Intervention (25%)

Prescribed Text

• Barlow, D.H., Durand, V.M. & Hofmann, S.G. (2017) Abnormal psychology (8th ed.) Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts.