Module Descriptors
PSYCHO-SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS IN MENTAL HEALTH
XCPD60443
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 86
Independent Study Hours: 214
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The learning in this module will take place through the following:
Interactive lectures and group work 35%
Student led presentations with peer and facilitator feedback 10%
Work based learning 50%
Tutorials 5%
Interactive lectures and group work 35%
Student led presentations with peer and facilitator feedback 10%
Work based learning 50%
Tutorials 5%
Module Additional Assessment Details
Portfolio (100%): A detailed account of own personal and professional development in the application of psychosocial interventions that meets identified key areas of; service analysis, outcome measures, family education, interdisciplinary working, relapse planning and cultural diversity. Portfolio is to include SWOT analysis, action plan and one piece of reflective writing).
Module Special Admissions Requirements
To work with service users in a mental health setting.
Module Texts
Brooker, C. and Repper, J. Eds (1998) Serious Mental Health Problems in the Community. London: Bailliere Tindall. (ISBN 0-7020-2127-X)
Gamble, C.; Brennan, G. Eds (2002) Working with Serious Mental Health Problems in the Community. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall. (ISBN 0-7020-2446-5)
Haddock, G. and Slade, D. Eds (1997) Cognitive Behavioural Interventions with Psychotic Disorders. London: Routledge. (ISBN 0-415-10290-1)
Hawton, K.; Salkovskis, P.; Kirk, J. and Clark, D. Eds (1991) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychiatric Problems. Oxford: Oxford Medical Publications (ISBN 0-19-261587-4)
Gamble, C.; Brennan, G. Eds (2002) Working with Serious Mental Health Problems in the Community. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall. (ISBN 0-7020-2446-5)
Haddock, G. and Slade, D. Eds (1997) Cognitive Behavioural Interventions with Psychotic Disorders. London: Routledge. (ISBN 0-415-10290-1)
Hawton, K.; Salkovskis, P.; Kirk, J. and Clark, D. Eds (1991) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychiatric Problems. Oxford: Oxford Medical Publications (ISBN 0-19-261587-4)
Module Resources
1. Lecturers and visiting specialists
2. Internet
3. Library: Journals and Text Books
4. Clinical area
2. Internet
3. Library: Journals and Text Books
4. Clinical area
Module Indicative Content
The course is designed to be inter-disciplinary and will explore current issues and challenges in the application of psycho-social Interventions in Mental Health Settings. There will be an exploration of the practitioners role in delivering effective strategies to improve the experience of service users and their families/carers. Participants will be encouraged to critically reflect upon approaches to care delivery, exploring the evidence base and political drivers and compare this to current service provision. There will be a focus upon recovery, family intervention, stress vulnerability and cognitive behaviour therapy in psychosis. The course considers the application and integration of Psycho-Social Interventions in interdisciplinary team settings and takes in to account changing service provision. It also draws upon the significant expertise of users of mental health services and the lessons that can be learnt in light of their experiences.