Study Guide

Objective

The aims of this course is that the students:
-have knowledge about mental health and different forms of mental illness (mainly depression, anxiety syndrome, psychoses, personality disorders)
-are familiar with the main legislation in the field, as well as the strategies of the local Mental Health Services. They are also able to apply these in their profession.
-are familiar with the different forms of services and care provided within the Mental Health Services.
-are able to identify mental disorders and are prepared to act upon these.
-are able to give information, advice and guidelines in questions concerning mental health
-are familiar with different forms of treatment, therapy and care, and can put these into practice, with consideration to individual factors.
-are able to co-operate with relatives and other people involved in the network, based on a holistic view of the individual's life situation
-are able to assess different care- and treatmentefforts.
-are able to consider current research findings and participate in developmental work.

Content

Mental health / ill health, mental illness and current legislation
The goals, tasks and operating principles of psychiatric care
Treatment models and methods
Attentive and professional attitude

Qualifications

No previous knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject

Materials

Material assigned by the teacher