Mental Health and WellbeingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: MEN0005B16S
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
The students will be able to
- use terminology and core concepts of mental health and wellbeing
- identify current issues in mental health in different contexts
- identify common types of mental health problems
- apply the mental health legislation
- know the different types of mental health services and how to refer service users to mental health services utilise community based approach in work with people with mental health issues
- identify on how cultural backgrounds effect to attitudes of mental health services
Content
Contents
- Concepts and approaches to mental health and wellbeing
- Mental health services and legislation
- Community based mental health services, mutual support organizations
- Community issues in the treatment of mental health problems
- Different cultural concepts of mental health