300738 (v.2) Behavioural Perspectives of Mental Health 336

Area:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

300734 (v.2) Behavioural Perspectives on Families 335 or any previous version

Syllabus:

The process of behavioural rehabilitation. Behavioural science principles application to mental illness. Personality disorders. Coping with dysfunction in communities across cultures. Analysis of issues related to research and treatment.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Recognised different mental health and illness perspectives. Discussed the influence of cultural and community environments on adaptations to dysfunction. Discussed the effect of the environment on individuals and communities experiencing mental dysfunction. Analysed research relevant to treatment and outcomes of mental illness.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Huffman, K., Vernoy, M. and Vernoy, J. (1997), Psychology on Action, 4th ed., NY, Wiley and Sons. Orford, J. (1991), Community psychology - Theory and practice. Chichester, Wiley and Sons. Sanders, M. and Dodds, M. (1993), Behavioural Family Intervention. Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Sarafino, E. (1998), Health Psychology, 3rd ed., New York, Wiley and Sons.

Unit Texts:

Johnson, B. (1997), Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - Adaptation and Growth. Philadelphia, Lippincott.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Case study 40%, Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y
2004	Great Southern TAFE Albany	Semester 1	Y
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Geraldton University Centre	Semester 1	Y