Module Descriptors
MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
NURS50404
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christine Cartwright
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 Texts
Healy, D. (2013) Psychiatric Drugs Explained, (6th Ed) Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone
Norman, I. and Ryrie, I. (2013) The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing: A Textbook of Principles and Practice (3rd Ed), Maidenhead, Open University Press / McGraw Hill
Morrissey J and Callaghan P (2011) Communication Skills for Mental Health Nurses
Smith, G. (Ed) (2012) Psychological Interventions in Mental Health
Nursing, Maidenhead, OU Press
Norman, I. and Ryrie, I. (2013) The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing: A Textbook of Principles and Practice (3rd Ed), Maidenhead, Open University Press / McGraw Hill
Morrissey J and Callaghan P (2011) Communication Skills for Mental Health Nurses
Smith, G. (Ed) (2012) Psychological Interventions in Mental Health
Nursing, Maidenhead, OU Press
Module Resources
Core texts
Classrooms
Laptop, projector and PowerPoint
Internet access
Library
Blackboard
Classrooms
Laptop, projector and PowerPoint
Internet access
Library
Blackboard
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
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
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 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
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
Web Descriptor
This is a core module and part of Year 2 Trainee Assistant Practitioner - Mental Health (Apprenticeship) pathway. This module assists students in developing their understanding of mental health interventions that are commonly used in mental health services, for example brief solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, medication management etc.