Foundations of mental health practice

Unit Code: PSY5011

Duration: 6 weeks

Contact Hours: 20-24 hours of study per week

Credit Points: 6

Description:

In this unit, students will gain an appreciation of how the mental health system works within Australia, the types of community-based organisations, services, and resources available to individuals experiencing a mental health issue, and the barriers that interfere with mental health promotion and recovery from an episode of illness. In undertaking the unit, students will gain familiarity with real life problems faced by people who struggle with mental health difficulties, skills in critical thinking relevant to mental health and wellbeing, and the capacity to analyse responses to particular social and mental health problems.