Undergraduate TAS-PSY303-2022

Mental Health Intervention Skills

Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

HECS-HELP
FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2022

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject , the student should be able to:

Classify mental health symptoms to identify the signs of mental distress in yourself and others
Design and implement appropriate mental health first aid skills to manage distress of self and others
Integrate research evidence into decision-making processes regarding mental health first aid management strategies

Topics covered

- Topics to be confirmed prior to subjects commencement.

Entry requirements

Others

Completion of 25 credit points at 100 level

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

Each year 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Many people are not knowledgeable or confident to offer assistance, despite their desire to do so. This subject will teach you the skills to help someone you're concerned about – whether it be a friend, family member, patient, client, employee or colleague - and also identify and respond to your own mental health needs in a trauma-informed, evidence-based manner.

Assessments

Self-Reflection Journal (30%)
Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) (35%)
Summative Case Study (35%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 20 Feb 22 to 29 May 22

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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