- Case Formulation
- Biological basis of some mental health issues – including genetic disposition
- Psychological models of understanding mental health and mental health issues
- Sociological models of understanding including family, environment, finance, employment,
Contextual issues.
- Nature versus nurture
- Knowledge of DSM V
- Roles of psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, GPs, Social Workers etc and referral processes
- Awareness of behaviours that may indicate mental health issues
- Issues involved when working with clients on prescribed drugs.
- Counsellor abilities and limitations

Summative - Presentation of 20mins duration on one named illness / disorder from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (DSM 5) – including proposed treatment and support and a suggested intervention plan. (Weighted at 100 %) (LO 1 - 4)

A further 10 minutes will be allocated at the end of the presentation for students to answer peer and tutor questions. (Weighted at 0%).

Formative - Q and A, discussion, peer evaluation and feedback, self-evaluation, reflective journal,
quiz, presentation, debate, work-sheets, role-play.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
30 hours – Interactive lectures
18 hours - Group work and discussion

Guided Independent Study: (102 hours)
60 hours reading and reflecting, library and internet searching.
42 hours assignment preparation

Rogers, A. and Pilgrim, D. (2005) A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness. Milton Keynes: Open University Press
Whitney-Hicks, J. (2005) 50 Signs of Mental Illness – A Guide to Understanding Mental Health.
Yale USA Yale University Press
Jongsma, A.E. Peterson, L.M. and Bruce, T.J. (2003) The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner. Oxford: John Wiley & Sons
American Psychiatric Association (2013) DSM 5 American Psychiatric Press
BACP (quarterly journal) Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. Oxon: Routledge

Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
VLE Moodle

1. Critically evaluate knowledge and understanding of the biological , psychological, and social basis to mental health and / or some mental health issues (Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Analyse and compare the roles and responsibilities of some of the professionals providing support for clients with mental health issues (Analysis)

3. Communicate effectively, knowledge of behaviours that may indicate mental health issues (Communication)

4. Develop and demonstrate skills in case formulation (Application)