Postgraduate Course: Mental Wellbeing and Mental Disorder (SCWR11026)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Set 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. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will 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.
- Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of issues relating to equality, diversity and social work values.
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mrs Vicky Soutar
Tel: (0131 6)50 8427
Email: Vicky.Soutar@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Dave Nicol
Tel: (0131 6)51 1485
Email: dave.nicol@ed.ac.uk |
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