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., 2018. 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 The total score consists of both positive assessed obligations.
