SSSW_PSYC140: Mental Health Fundamentals (Supreme)
About Course
- This course provides students with a working knowledge of mental health issues and addictions by introducing students to classifications of mental disorders, addiction development and dependence, effects, signs and symptoms and response, diagnostic categories, treatment options and best practice interventions, and common medications used in pharmacotherapies.
- Students will explore trends in mental health and addictions support, service, delivery, and practice.
After the completion of this course you will be able to delve into the following mentioned streams of Mental Health
- Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Crisis Intervention
- Preventive Mental Health
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Cultural Competence
- Ethical Practice
Course Content
Module 1
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03:10
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07:00
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LO2: Discuss the role of Government in shaping Mental Health Care Systems
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LO3: List the Factors that affect the Accessibility of Mental Health Care Services for Diverse Populations
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Mental Health Care Systems
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00:00
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04:21
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LO2: Demonstrate Consequences of Violations for Practitioners and Clients
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LO3: Classify the Importance of Patient Rights and Confidentiality
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Ethical and Legal Issues
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00:00
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00:00
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LO2: Analyze the Impact of Social Determinants on Mental Health Outcomes
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LO3: Identify Community Resources and Support Systems available for Diverse Populations
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Social Cultural Issues
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Topic 4: Theories and Therapies
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LO1: Identify and Explain major Psychological Theories relevant to Mental Health Care
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LO2: Sketch the Strengths and Limitations of each Theoretical Approach
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LO3: Identify Emerging and Innovative Therapies in Mental Health Care
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Theories and Therapies
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Topic 5: Psychotherapeutic Drug Therapy
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LO2: Identify Common Side Effects and Adverse Reactions associated with Psychotherapeutic Drugs
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LO3: Recognize the impact of Cultural Factors on Psychotherapeutic Drug Therapy
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LO4: Express the contributions of different Healthcare Professionals in Optimizing Drug Therapy
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LO5: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Psychotherapeutic Drug Therapy
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Topic 6: Principles of Mental Health Care
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LO1: Discuss Fundamental Concepts of Mental Health and Mental Illness
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LO2: Paraphrase the principles of Patient-Centered Care in Mental Health
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LO3: Explain the Ethical and Legal Principles relevant to Mental Health Care
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Principles of Mental Health Care
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Topic 7: Assessment Skills
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LO1: Explain the components of a Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment
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LO2: List Skills to Assess and Manage Potential Risks in Patients
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LO3: Examine the Role of Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments
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LO4: Knowledge check
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Case Study: Assessment Skills
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Topic 8: Therapeutic Communication
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LO1: Contrast the Fundamental Principles of Therapeutic Communication
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LO2: Recognize the Importance of both Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication in Mental Health Care
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LO3: Discuss the impact of Technology on Therapeutic Communication
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Therapeutic Communication
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Topic 9: Issues Over the Lifespan
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LO1: Explain How Mental Health Needs and Challenges vary at each Stage of Life
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LO2: Discover the impact of Grief and Loss on Mental Health at different Life Stages
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LO3: Develop Culturally Sensitive approaches to address Mental Health issues across the Lifespan
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Issues Over the Lifespan
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Topic 10: Diseases and Disabilities
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LO1: Classify major Mental Health Disorders
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LO2: Describe the Personality Disorders
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LO3: Recognize the influence of Cultural Factors on the Perception and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders and Disabilities
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Diseases and Disabilities
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Topic 11: Illness, Anxiety, Loss, Grief
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LO1: Describe the Psychological impact of Chronic and Acute Illnesses on Mental Health
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LO2: Discuss the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment options for Anxiety Disorders
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LO3: Extend the importance of Evaluating the Effectiveness of Interventions for Illness, Anxiety, Loss, and Grief
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Illness, Anxiety, Loss, Grief
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Topic 12: Disorders
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LO1: Paraphrase the Classification System for Mental Health Disorders
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LO2: Discuss the Importance of an Integrated Care approach in Treating Mental Health Disorders
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LO3: Summarize the role of Rehabilitation and Support Systems in Recovery from Substance Abuse
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Disorders
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Topic 13: Psychosocial issues
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LO1: Define Psychosocial Issues and Summarize their Impact on Mental Health
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LO2: Explain the impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Mental Health
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LO3: Recognize the impact of Trauma on Psychosocial Well-Being
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Psychosocial issues
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Topic 14: Standards
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LO1: Define the Concept of Standards in Mental Health Care
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LO2: Recognize the Legal Standards and Regulations governing Mental Health Care
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LO3: Demonstrate the Standards for Documentation and Record-Keeping in Mental Health Practice
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LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Standards
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Module Based Quiz