Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSA0602 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2005 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2006-2007) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Vekara, Outi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2006-2007
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-SA-2A | 2007-01-08 – 2007-05-04 | Elina Kajan | Finnish | 2006-12-11 – 2007-01-14 |
| 2 | 2007-03-12 – 2007-06-01 | Elina Kajan | Finnish | 2007-02-19 – 2007-03-18 |
Learning Outcomes
The student can identify factors which affect mental health and resources related to mental health on individual, family and community level. The student has knowledge of psychical needs and threats related to different ages and situations in life.
The student has knowledge of the most common mental disorders and traumatic crisis situations and the effect and meaning of them for the individual and her/his nearest. The student has knowledge of methods used in mental health care. The student can guide clients to appropriate mental health care services.
Contents
Central concepts, premises for mental health care, legislation and service system. The most common manifestations of mental disorders and methods of helping. Traumatic crisis situations. Methods of managing crisis situations.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Saarelainen, R. & Stengård, E. & Vuori-Kemilä, A. 2000 (or later). Mielenterveys- ja päihdetyö. Porvoo WSOY. Saari, S. 200 (or later). Kuin salama kirkkaalta taivaalta: kriisit ja niistä selviytyminen. Helsinki. Otava.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activating lectures, perceiving of a general picture, visits, didactic discussions.
Assessment Methods
Numeric evaluation. Participation in exercises (obligatory), exam or assignment.