1.¿On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the significance of mental health in social work practice, the legal framework which underpins it, and how it informs child and adult practice.

Professional standards
1:1, 1:3, 1:6, 1:7, 2:3, 2:4, 2:6, 2:7, 3:1, 3:2, 3:3, 3:5, 3:6, 3:7, 3:9, 3:12, 3:13, 3:14, 3:15, 4:3, 4:4, 6:2, 6:3, 6.5.

PCF domains:
1, 3, 5, 7

Knowledge and Understanding


2. On completion of this module, you will be able to analyse the social construction of mental health.

Professional standards
1:1, 1:3, 1:6, 1:7, 2:3, 2:4, 2:6, 2:7, 3:1, 3:2, 3:3, 3:5, 3:6, 3:7, 3:9, 3:12, 3:13, 3:14, 3:15, 4:3, 4:4, 6:2, 6:3, 6.5.
PCF: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Analysis

3. On completion of this module, you will be able to reflect on how social workers can represent the profession and its values within a multi-disciplinary context.

Professional standards
1:1, 1:3, 1:6, 1:7, 2:3, 2:4, 2:6, 2:7, 3:1, 3:2, 3:3, 3:5, 3:6, 3:7, 3:9, 3:12, 3:13, 3:14, 3:15, 4:3, 4:4, 6:2, 6:3, 6.5.

PCF
1, 4, 6, 8, 9



Reflection

4. On completion of this module, you will able to recognise and explain the intersecting nature of diversity, disadvantage and discrimination and how social workers can advocate for those involved in the mental health industry.

Professional standards
1:1, 1:3, 1:6, 1:7, 2:3, 2:4, 2:6, 2:7, 3:1, 3:2, 3:3, 3:5, 3:6, 3:7, 3:9, 3:12, 3:13, 3:14, 3:15, 4:3, 4:4, 6:2, 6:3, 6.5.

PCF
1, 4, 6, 8, 9

Analysis
Communication

Summative assessment:¿



Assessment 1: You will use a case study to write an evidence informed intervention plan for a service user experiencing mental illness evidencing learning outcome 1.



Assessment 2: 1500 word written assignment considering the social and medical model perspectives of mental health and their impact on social work practice evidencing learning outcomes 2 and 3.



All assessment elements must be passed at a grade of 40 or above to successfully complete the module

The module is aimed towards providing you with the concepts, vocabulary and practices used by the mental health industry. Substantial evidence indicates that social workers work with those with a mental illness as well as working alongside those who treat mental illness. The content has two parallel themes: mental health knowledge and the social construction of mental health - the latter aiming towards preparing you to advocate for people with lived, or living, experience of mental illness, including how this might inform safeguarding practices for adults and young people.



The role of the social worker in relation to people with lived or living experience of mental illness,

The relationship between legislation, policy, and social work practice relevant to mental health.

A range of theoretical perspectives, methods, models, and contemporary research, and how these inform contemporary practice with people experiencing mental illness

The role and function of partnership working, in all its forms, to inform decision making, and to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

The impact of diversity, discrimination, and disadvantage on the lived experiences of those experiencing mental illness and their families.

The knowledge, skills, and values that social workers utilise to challenge oppression and empower people who access social work services.



Informed by current research and collaboration with key stakeholders including people with lived experience, the module will also include analysis of the key contemporary issues in practice today, and the evidence base to inform social work interventions to respond to them.

This is a new and exciting module; you will have the opportunity to understand some of the concepts and vocabulary used by medical professionals when treating mentally unwell service users. You will also begin to understand the differences between the medical and social models, how these are applied in practice and how social workers can represent the profession within a multi-disciplinary context.

Scheduled teaching and learning activities: 39 hours

To consist of

39 hours of whole group sessions, which will include participatory lectures and presentations by the module tutors, and where appropriate people with lived experience of social work.

Directed Independent Study: 161 hours

To consist of

Accessing online resources

Use of the VLE

Independent reading to consolidate the knowledge introduced in the scheduled teaching and learning session

Formative and summative assessment preparation

Davidson, G et all (2015) Models of Mental Heath (foundations of mental health practice). London: Red Globe Press

Golightley, M. (2020) Social work and mental health. 7th edn. Thousand Oaks: Sage.

Gould, N (2022) Mental Health Social Work in Context. 2nd ed. London: Routledge

Tew, J (2011) Social Approaches to mental distress. London: Red Globe Press

Cohen, B (2018) Routledge International Handbook of Critical Mental Health. London: Routledge

You will have access to a range of materials on Blackboard VLE including articles, lecture slides, and interactive activities. You will also be able to access a variety of digital material through our Library and specialist databases.