Objectives and competences
The student will:
? acquire basic knowledge in the field of mental health at local and global level,
? learn about the social determinants of mental health,
? get to know the risk factors for the stigma of mental disorders,
? understand the recovery process,
? get acquainted with the course of therapeutic communication, motivational interview and work with a person with a mental disorder,
? learned relaxation techniques.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Mental health in a global and local context; social determinants of mental health; stigma; recovery and rights based on mental health; therapeutic relationships; models of mental illness; psychosis; young people's mental health; physical health of people with serious mental illness; Working with the person experiencing suicidal thoughts; Cognitive behavioural therapy; Brief interventions and motivational interviewing; medication and medication adherence; risk; health promotion; communication skills; relaxation and stress management skills; service user experiences; working in partnership with service users; mental health associations
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures - methods of explanation, discussion
Tutorials - work with texts, individual work, work in pairs, work in small groups
Clinical work - demonstration, case studies, role play
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
? Critically discuss the key features of mental ill health and appropriate interventions including pharmacological and psychological.
? Analyse key concepts in mental health and their application to mental health care.
? Use different approaches in mental health careand mental health promotion.
? Demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature and application of the therapeutic relationship.
? Critically discuss the models of mental illness and their implications for the treatment and outcomes of care.
? Demonstrate understanding of the wider role of the nurse in supporting people to manage their mental and physical health.
Readings
Temeljna literatura/Basic literature:
Cilar Budler, L. & Čuček Trifkovič, K. (2023). Duševno zdravje v napredni praksi zdravstvene nege. Maribor: Univerza v Mariboru Fakulteta za zdravstvene vede.
Pregelj, P., Kores Plesničar, B., Tomori, M., Zalar, B. & Ziherl, S., 2013. Psihiatrija. Ljubljana: Medicinska fakulteta Univerze v Ljubljani, Psihiatrična klinika Ljubljana.
Utley, R., Kristina Henry, D. N. P. & Smith, L., 2017. Frameworks for advanced nursing practice and research: Philosophies, theories, models, and taxonomies. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Dodatna literatura/Additional literature:
Varcarolis, E. M. & Fosbre, C. D., 2021. Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing: a communication approach to evidence-based care. 4th ed. Amsterdam: Elsevier.
Brooker, C. & White, E., 2020. Mental health nursing: from the outside, looking In - Research Monograph. Cheshire: White Winstanley.
Prerequisits
Prerequisites for taking the course:
None.
Conditions for fulfilling study obligations:
Active participation in a tutorial and preparation of seminar work are required for taking the exam. Attendance is checked.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Seminar paper and completed activities within tutorials
The total score consists of both positive assessed obligations.
