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Postgraduate Course: Mental Wellbeing and Mental Disorder (SCWR11026)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaSocial Work Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionSet firmly within the role of the Mental Health Officer, this course will explore the facts, statistics and underpinning policy in relation to the promotion of well being and will analyse the social construction of mental disorder and related myths, stigma and stereotyping. Social models of mental well being and the recovery approach will be explored. The causation, manifestation and symptoms of mental disorder as defined in the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 will be explored, for example mental disorder, personality disorder and learning disability as well as issues of dual diagnosis. Key diagnostic categories will be analysed across acute, functional and organic conditions. The issues in relation to early psychosis in children and young people will be addressed as will the challenge of responding to suicidal behaviour.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 10, Online Activities 14, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 74 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the promotion of mental well being.
- Recognise and articulate the signs, symptoms and core diagnoses of mental disorder as defined in the legislation.
- Understand and challenge the processes and impact of stigma and oppression.

Assessment Information
Written assignment based on case study. 2,000 words.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Sumeet Jain
Tel: (0131 6)51 1463
Email: Sumeet.Jain@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Jane Marshall
Tel: (0131 6)50 3912
Email: jane.marshall@ed.ac.uk
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