Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024 No Banner module data is available
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Description This module introduces students to concepts of mental health and ill health and will help students to begin to develop fundamental skills of therapeutic engagement with people who experience mental health problems and their families. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the concept of mental health and ill health 2. Discuss the various theoretical perspectives on mental ill health 3. Discuss the history and contemporary contexts of mental health and ill health 4. Develop an understand of the skills and knowledge required to become a capable mental health nurse 5. Develop an understanding of the importance of self-awarenes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
The concept of mental health and ill healthDefinitions of mental health, ill health and distress. Models of mental health use of language in discussing mental healthPerspectives on mental ill healthBiomedical, psychological, social, critical anti-psychiatry and the lived experience. Classification, diagnosis and prevalence of mental health problems.History and contemporary contexts of mental health and ill healthAn overview of historical origins and contemporary national and international developments in mental health care. Legislative frameworks and human rights in mental healthSkills and knowledge required to become a capable mental health nurseThe therapeutic relationship Understand the process of therapeutic engagement with people who have mental health problems. Values, beliefs and attitudes in mental health nursing. Interpersonal skills and the therapeutic relationship.Self-awarenessCare of self in therapeutic encounters and mental health nursing practice; self-awareness, reflective practice, professional boundaries, physical and psychological safety of self and others | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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