Online Courses Handbook 2003

304813 (v.2) Community Contexts and Policy Directions in Mental Health 501

Area:	School of Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:	4.0
Credits:	25.0
Seminar:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Global prevalence, burden of mental health problems, and associated disability. Cultural diversity - communities, at risk groups, global, national, local mental health policy and legislation. Cost-benefit factors - principles of community development programs, prevention and early intervention strategies. Social and mental health indicators - consumers, carers and community organisations. Best practice principles for improving mental health literacy.