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HSC581 - Advanced Mental Health and Wellbeing

2022

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Health Science

Unit Description

This unit identifies and critiques contemporary discourses in the construction of mental health and illness in Australia.

Students will analyse and evaluate the evolution of professional concepts and popular misconceptions surrounding mental health. This unit covers multifaceted aspects of mental health. Topics included are identifying common mental health problems, alcohol and other drug use and mental health, and legal, social and political contexts of mental health and illness. This unit focuses on reflective practice, interprofessional competencies, and the models of care employed in contemporary mental health professions.

Students will assess the nexus between health care and the law, examining national mental health strategies and mental health legislation.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply relevant concepts, models and research findings to analyse and implement strategies to improve mental health outcomes for diverse populations.
2.	Integrate knowledge to demonstrate advanced understanding of key contributing factors that influence mental health and alcohol and other drug substance use.
3.	Effectively communicate and translate knowledge to a audiences of various levels of expertise in a variety of mediums and formats.
4.	Critically appraise and reflect on personal and professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and experiences informed by theoretical perspectives of professional practice.
5.	Assess the strengths and limitations of policy, initiatives and other resources to support positive mental health outcomes in Australia
6.	Analyse how conceptualisations of mental health impacts on the lived experience and general well-being of individuals/carers of those with mental illness.
7.	Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills of ethical and culturally responsive practice in diverse settings with diverse populations.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Professional Presentation (15 minutes)	30%	1,3,5,6,7
2.	Portfolio (1000 words)	30%	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
3.	Professional Report (2000 words)	40%	1,2,3,4,6,7

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