Mental health and substance abuse social workLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

• You can use different mental health work methods and social work methods with substance abusers, ranging from preventive work to rehabilitation work.
• You are able to identify the need for support related to substance abuse and maintaining mental health.
• You know how to face and support clients and their close ones in life management challenges related to substances and mental health.
• You are familiar with the substance abuse and mental health work service system for children and young people.
• You understand the cultural aspects related to substance use and mental health issues.

Content

• What methods are used in mental health work and in social work with substance abusers?
• In what ways can you identify the needs for support related to substance abuse and mental health?
• How to encounter and support clients and their close ones when they have life management challenges related to substance abuse and/or mental health?
• What support services are available for substance abuse and mental health work for children and young people?
• What cultural aspects are related to substance abuse and mental health issues?