Mental health nursing as support for health promotionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

• You know the strategies, programmes and current trends in promoting mental health
• You are able to identify prevention and promotion
• You can apply the methods of evidence-based mental health promotion
• You are able to identify the ethical issues related to mental health promotion and understand the effect of stigma on individuals and communities.
• You understand the significance of social inclusion and exclusion for individuals and communities.
• You understand the significance of early interaction and know how to use the models of early intervention.

Content

• What are the the strategies, programmes and current trends in promoting mental health?
• What are prevention and promotion?
• How do you apply the methods of evidence-based mental health promotion?
• What ethical issues are related to mental health promotion?
• What is the effect of stigma on individuals and communities?
• What is the significance of social inclusion and exclusion for individuals and communities?
• How do you use the models of early intervention?