Module Descriptors
MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
NURS50313
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Westhead
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
  • ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Core texts
Classrooms
Laptop, projector and PowerPoint
Internet access
Library
Blackboard
Module Texts
Graham H. L. (2004) Cognitive-Behavioural Integrated Treatment, (C-BIT) A Treatment Manual for People with Severe Mental Health Problems, Chichester, John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. (e-book)
Healy, D. (2005) Psychiatric Drugs Explained, (4th Ed) Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone
Norman, I. and Ryrie, I. (2009) The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing: A Textbook of Principles and Practice (2nd Ed), Maidenhead, Open University Press / McGraw Hill
Stout, C. E. and Hayes, R. A. (2004) The Evidence Based Practice: Methods, Models and Tools for Mental Health Professionals, New Jersey, John Wiley and Sons,
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will provide a recorded demonstration (either video or audio taped) of a discussion (approx 30 minutes) with a person in a service user role, about the efficacy of treatment options for a particular mental health issue (contributes to meeting Learning Outcome 1). This discussion can be practise based (with appropriate consent) or a simulated demonstration to meet the needs of the assignment. (Weighting 50%) This demonstration will be accompanied by a 1000 word reflection on the recorded session (Weighting 50%) (contribute to meeting LO's 2 and 3)

both elements of assessment must be passed

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will undertake role play to enable them to prepare for assessment. Students will recieve formative feedback on role plays
Module Indicative Content
Students will have an overview of a range of evidence based interventions including medication, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, family interventions, systems theory, brief solution focused therapy and developing life skills in both individual and group treatment settings. Students will examine the theoretical base that underpins these therapies, identifying both strengths and weaknesses of these approaches.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (24)
12 hours Interactive lecturers
2 hours Role plays
8 hours Group work and discussion
2 hours Tutorials

Independent Study Hours: (126)
46 hours Library work including internet searching
46 hours Reading and reflecting
34 hours Assignment preparation