Library and I.T services
Access to the internet for use when searching for evidence and/or research on sites like DH, CSIP, NICE, SANE, MIND etc
Core text books

Contact Hours; (21)
12 hours Interactive lectures
3 hours Service user perspective
3 hours Clinicians
3 hours Seminars

Independent Study Hours: (129)
40 hours Reading
30 hours Web searching / evidence finding
15 hours Preparing profile
15 hours Seminar preparation
10 hours Blackboard
19 hours Personal reflection

Focus on the medical model in relation to a number of mental illnesses namely:
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Mania
Therefore looking at assessment and risk in terms of signs and symptoms of these conditions and highlighting issues like self harm and suicide
Identifying appropriate treatment (s) options used in medical approach and rationale for this (these)
Highlighting other treatment options and referral pathways at primary and secondary levels
Exposure to service users and clinicians to get a sense of theory and practice

A portfolio of evidence comprising of four sections, one relating to each of the learning outcomes and wordage for each section between 500 and 1000 words (addressing all LO's)

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Group and individual tutorials around the production of a profile and to give feedback on progress
Seminars

Kinsella, C. & Kinsella, C. (2006) Introducing Mental Health: A Practical Guide. Jessica Kingsley Publishers: London
Pilgrim, D. (2005) Key concepts in mental health London: Sage
Tew, J. (2005) (Ed.) Social perspectives in mental health- developing social models to understand and work with mental distress London: Jessica Kingsley