Mental HealthLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You show your know-how in knowledge and value base of mental health work. You identify protective and risk factors of mental health at the individual, communal and societal level.  You are able to identify and meet clients who need mental health support. You have skills to create and maintain a confidential relationship with a client. You know different work methods from preventive to rehabilitative work.  

Content

What is meant by mental health and how it is regulated? What are the most typical mental health problems among adults? What is meant by functional and confidential client relationship in mental health work? What kind of work methods are used in mental health work in different environments? 

Qualifications

Knowledge base and work orientation module. 

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a) use professional vocabulary systematically. c) identify interrelated tasks. f) work as team members in a goal-oriented way. g) justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.