2,000 word reflective essay (100% weighting) on elements of your own (or someone else's such as a service user) development in relation to biological, psychological and sociological influences (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3)

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Work based discussions and supervision related to selecting suitable person to focus on for essay and guidance on gathering evidence and information at work

The biological basis of mental health and mental health issues (including genetic predisposition)
Psychological models of understanding mental health and mental health issues (role models, learning, thinking, developing belief systems)
Sociological models of understanding including family, environment, finance, employment, contextual issues
Nature versus nurture - Lifespan models of development
Healthy individuals/communities

Contact Hours: (24)
16 hours Interactive lectures
6 hours Group work and discussion
2 hours Tutorials

Independent Study Hours:(126)
20 hours Library work including internet searching
44 hours Work based learning
25 hours Reading and reflecting
37 hours Assignment preparation

Core texts
Classrooms
Laptop, projector and PowerPoint
Internet access
Library
Blackboard

Blows W. (2003) Biological Basis of Nursing- Mental Health. London: Routledge
Getzfeld, A.R. (2006) Essentials of abnormal psychology. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley
Institute of Medicine. Committee on Health & Behaviour (2001) Health and behaviour: the interplay of biological, behavioural and societal influences. Washington, DC: National Academy Press
Rogers A. & Pilgrim D. (2005) A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness. Maidenhead: OU Press