Mental Health and Illness in Context
NURS5064
The focus of this unit of study is to extend students' ability to engage in advanced mental health nursing practice in several ways. Firstly, this includes viewing the lived experience of mental illness from the perspective of the consumer and family/carers. Secondly, through examining the theoretical approaches and philosophical underpinnings of models of mental health care; emphasizing mental health promotion and prevention, early intervention, building strengths, enhancing resilience, working collaboratively, and rehabilitation and recovery. Specific international, national, and state policies and plans will be appraised to facilitate understanding of the broader impact that socio-political issues have on the provision and delivery of mental health care.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: NURS5064
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No