PHE2MHR
MENTAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
PHE2MHR
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Approximately one-third of all individuals reporting somatic complaints also have anxiety disorder and / or depression. Thus, many people presenting to health practitioners will also have mental health conditions. One aim of this subject is for students to be able to identify mental health conditions, and some core principles of working with people with such conditions. People presenting for assistance in rehabilitation settings also frequently present in a state of distress - for instance, persistent pain, anger, anxiety, and shame - which can have a substantial impact on how well such people progress. It's therefore important for students to have a thorough knowledge of these states, how they can impact on a person's behaviour, and core principles of working with people in such states. As well, students will be asked to apply these principles in analysing how to tailor their approach when working with people with these conditions.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrendon Murley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHE2CPR
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. ) Identify and recognise diagnostic criteria for major psychiatric disorders, including sub-clinical manifestations of these disorders
- Activities:
- Participation in EBL workshops 1.5. hour multiple choice exam
02. ) Identify and recognise how the signs and symptoms of particular mental health conditions can impact on how a person presents in a health setting
- Activities:
- Participation in EBL workshops 1.5. hour multiple choice exam
03. ) Analyse how mental health conditions impact on interactions in clinical settings
- Activities:
- Participation in EBL workshops Oral presentation and group poster
04. ) Identify and recognise how states of distress can impact on how people present and interact in rehabilitation settings
- Activities:
- Participation in workshops related to working with people in distressed states, including engaging in roles plays, class discussion and work with a simulated patient 1.5 hour multiple choice exam
05. ) Select and apply creative thinking and problem-solving strategies to facilitate interactions with people experiencing distressed states
- Activities:
- Participation in workshops related to working with people in distressed states, including engaging in roles plays, class discussion and work with a simulated patient. Submission of 1,200 word analysis of a session with a simulated patient who is experiencing several states of distress
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul O'Halloran
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 38
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 39 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 38
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word analysis of a simulated patient session | 25 | 05, 04 | |
| One 1,200-word group poster | 15 | 03, 02, 01 | |
| One 1.5-hour exam | 45 | 03, 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 20-minute group presentation (10% assessed individually, 5% team) | 15 | 03, 02, 01 |