Psychosocial Support for Mental Illness and Addiction ProblemsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SOV22UVR201
Credits
5 op
Objective
The Student:
- knowledge of mental health / ill health and traumatic crises
- can respond to, supervise and support clients and relatives with mental illness or in crisis
- know methods and working methods in psychosocial support
- can identify risks and resources in relation to addiction problems
- can take a stand on ethical dilemmas in working with people with mental illness and addiction problems
- has basic knowledge of mental and substance abuse legislation and can supervise mental and substance abuse services
Content
- the most common mental disorders
-prevention of mental illness
- acute crises and crisis management
-the physical, psychological and social risks of the addiction problem
- treatment methods, self-help groups and inter-professional work
- co-dependency
- the legislation and forms of service of mental and substance abuse services
- ethical issues
Qualifications
No previous knowledge
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 24.03.2025
Timing
17.03.2025 - 18.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Vasa Socionom
- Marlene Gädda
- Johanna Sigfrids
Teacher in charge
Johanna Sigfrids
Groups
-
USO23D-VSocionom (YH), h23, dagstudier, Vasa
Objective
The Student:
- knowledge of mental health / ill health and traumatic crises
- can respond to, supervise and support clients and relatives with mental illness or in crisis
- know methods and working methods in psychosocial support
- can identify risks and resources in relation to addiction problems
- can take a stand on ethical dilemmas in working with people with mental illness and addiction problems
- has basic knowledge of mental and substance abuse legislation and can supervise mental and substance abuse services
Content
- the most common mental disorders
-prevention of mental illness
- acute crises and crisis management
-the physical, psychological and social risks of the addiction problem
- treatment methods, self-help groups and inter-professional work
- co-dependency
- the legislation and forms of service of mental and substance abuse services
- ethical issues
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No previous knowledge
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 21.03.2024
Timing
21.03.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
40 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marlene Gädda
- Johanna Sigfrids
Teacher in charge
Johanna Sigfrids
Groups
-
SO22BSO22B
-
USO22D-VSocionom (YH), h22, dagstudier, Vasa
-
SO22ASO22A
Objective
The Student:
- knowledge of mental health / ill health and traumatic crises
- can respond to, supervise and support clients and relatives with mental illness or in crisis
- know methods and working methods in psychosocial support
- can identify risks and resources in relation to addiction problems
- can take a stand on ethical dilemmas in working with people with mental illness and addiction problems
- has basic knowledge of mental and substance abuse legislation and can supervise mental and substance abuse services
Content
- the most common mental disorders
-prevention of mental illness
- acute crises and crisis management
-the physical, psychological and social risks of the addiction problem
- treatment methods, self-help groups and inter-professional work
- co-dependency
- the legislation and forms of service of mental and substance abuse services
- ethical issues
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No previous knowledge
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 08.02.2024
Timing
08.02.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marlene Gädda
- Johanna Sigfrids
Teacher in charge
Johanna Sigfrids
Groups
-
ÖH22REGSMPED-VÖppna yh, regionalt till socionom inom småbarnspedagogik, 120sp
Objective
The Student:
- knowledge of mental health / ill health and traumatic crises
- can respond to, supervise and support clients and relatives with mental illness or in crisis
- know methods and working methods in psychosocial support
- can identify risks and resources in relation to addiction problems
- can take a stand on ethical dilemmas in working with people with mental illness and addiction problems
- has basic knowledge of mental and substance abuse legislation and can supervise mental and substance abuse services
Content
- the most common mental disorders
-prevention of mental illness
- acute crises and crisis management
-the physical, psychological and social risks of the addiction problem
- treatment methods, self-help groups and inter-professional work
- co-dependency
- the legislation and forms of service of mental and substance abuse services
- ethical issues
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No previous knowledge
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 20.01.2024
Timing
20.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marlene Gädda
- Johanna Sigfrids
Teacher in charge
Johanna Sigfrids
Groups
-
USO22F-VSocionom (YH), h22, flerform, Vasa
Objective
The Student:
- knowledge of mental health / ill health and traumatic crises
- can respond to, supervise and support clients and relatives with mental illness or in crisis
- know methods and working methods in psychosocial support
- can identify risks and resources in relation to addiction problems
- can take a stand on ethical dilemmas in working with people with mental illness and addiction problems
- has basic knowledge of mental and substance abuse legislation and can supervise mental and substance abuse services
Content
- the most common mental disorders
-prevention of mental illness
- acute crises and crisis management
-the physical, psychological and social risks of the addiction problem
- treatment methods, self-help groups and inter-professional work
- co-dependency
- the legislation and forms of service of mental and substance abuse services
- ethical issues
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No previous knowledge