Mental Health and WellbeingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: MEN0005B20S
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand the core concepts and the theories of mental health and wellbeing
• reflect on the current issues in mental health and know the common types of mental health problems
• understand mental health legislation in relation to different mental health services
• understand the different types of mental health services and how to refer service users to mental health services
• understand the different methods and interventions in mental health social work
• use a recovery-oriented, community-based approach in work with people with mental health problems
Content
Contents:
• Concepts, theories and approaches to mental health and wellbeing
• Current issues in mental health and in the treatment of mental health problems
• Mental health services and legislation
• Methods and interventions in mental health social work
• Community based mental health services and mutual support organizations
Enrollment
11.10.2023 - 29.10.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 18.02.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
- Taina Heino
Groups
-
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Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand the core concepts and the theories of mental health and wellbeing
• reflect on the current issues in mental health and know the common types of mental health problems
• understand mental health legislation in relation to different mental health services
• understand the different types of mental health services and how to refer service users to mental health services
• understand the different methods and interventions in mental health social work
• use a recovery-oriented, community-based approach in work with people with mental health problems
Content
Contents:
• Concepts, theories and approaches to mental health and wellbeing
• Current issues in mental health and in the treatment of mental health problems
• Mental health services and legislation
• Methods and interventions in mental health social work
• Community based mental health services and mutual support organizations
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022
Timing
09.01.2023 - 17.02.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
- Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
- Taina Heino
Groups
-
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Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand the core concepts and the theories of mental health and wellbeing
• reflect on the current issues in mental health and know the common types of mental health problems
• understand mental health legislation in relation to different mental health services
• understand the different types of mental health services and how to refer service users to mental health services
• understand the different methods and interventions in mental health social work
• use a recovery-oriented, community-based approach in work with people with mental health problems
Content
Contents:
• Concepts, theories and approaches to mental health and wellbeing
• Current issues in mental health and in the treatment of mental health problems
• Mental health services and legislation
• Methods and interventions in mental health social work
• Community based mental health services and mutual support organizations
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021
Timing
10.01.2022 - 18.02.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 200
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
- Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
- Heini Kapanen
Groups
-
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Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand the core concepts and the theories of mental health and wellbeing
• reflect on the current issues in mental health and know the common types of mental health problems
• understand mental health legislation in relation to different mental health services
• understand the different types of mental health services and how to refer service users to mental health services
• understand the different methods and interventions in mental health social work
• use a recovery-oriented, community-based approach in work with people with mental health problems
Content
Contents:
• Concepts, theories and approaches to mental health and wellbeing
• Current issues in mental health and in the treatment of mental health problems
• Mental health services and legislation
• Methods and interventions in mental health social work
• Community based mental health services and mutual support organizations
Evaluation scale
0-5