Mental health social work (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to work with clients within the framework of preventive care and social rehabilitation.
You understand the significance of mental health work among students in school environment and are able to support students’ well-being.
You are able to support students’ wellbeing and recognize in an early phase the need for support.
You are able to apply preventive and rehabilitative work approach and methods to mental health work.
You are able to guide clients in the system of mental health services.
You are able to guide and support clients of different ages in their mental health rehabilitation processes.

Content

What is good mental health?
What is the orientation of mental health work in the field of social services and school environment?
What are the special characteristics of mental health work with children, youth and adults?
What methods are used to support good mental health especially in school environment?
How is the mental health work service system operated?
How to support the rehabilitation of mental health when working with individuals and families?

Course material

Opintojaksolla oleva materiaali

Study forms and methods

Aiemmin hankitun osaamisen voi osoittaa aiemmilla korkeakouluopinnoilla. Koko opintojakson (5 op) osalta hakemus e-lomakkeella. 1-4 op osalta vapaamuotoinen hakemus opintojaksosta vastaavalla opettajalle.

Työviikkopohjainen väylä sisältää kontakti- ja verkko-opintoja.

Student workload

5 op= 135 h

Course part description

Lähitunnit vkot 15-21 6x4h sisältää verkko-opintoja, lähitunteja ja ryhmätehtävän.
Simulaatiot 8h SA027 ja SA064

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Childhood and youth as a phase of life
Human development and learning
School as an environment