Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This module provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills in assessing/screening, and devising a plan of care under supervision, for a person with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. The module will examine the prevalence of mental-health disorders in people with intellectual disabilities and the associated risk factors. National and international models of care will be examined, with a focus on the importance of interdisciplinary working. The Recovery model and promoting optimal mental health for the person with intellectual disabilities will be a theme throughout the module. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate the ability to express opinions on the classifications and legal aspects of intellectual disabilities, mental health and dual diagnosis. 2. Debate the services to support people with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues nationally and internationally. 3. Summarise the need for assessment tools for planning the care and assessing capacity for people with intellectual disability with mental health issues 4. Evaluate the type and range of therapeutic interventions used in the practice settings for dementia and other contemporary mental health concerns. 5. Analyse interdisciplinary approaches used to promote the mental well-being of a person with an intellectual disability. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Classification The DSM-5 and ICD-11 classification schemata. Legislation Legislation and mental health in Ireland Approaches and responses Comorbid disorders, adaptive and maladaptive behaviours, affective, and cognitive coping responses. Recovery Model, psychosocial interventions, trauma informed care Pharmacological interventions Pharmacological interventions for mental health needs for people with intellectual disabilities Forensic psychiatry and intellectual disability Contemporary issues in forensic services for people with intellectual disabilities who offend Supportive evidence in the speciality of intellectual disabilities and mental health Current trends in mental health research in intellectual disability Nursing care Working with person with intellectual disability who has a mental health issue – the scope of practice. Family and individual care Family support and individual care for people with intellectual disabilities who has a mental health needs Mental health promotion Promoting mental health wellbeing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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