Barker, P (1999) The Philosophy and Practice of Psychiatric Nursing. Churchill Livingstone, London.
Newell, R.Gournay, K (1999) Mental health Nursing: An Evidenced based approach. Churchill Livingstone, London.

Library facilities.
Study skills/IT advisors.
Tutorial support / Peer support.
Access to computer and the internet.
Utilising email facilities.
Blackboard.

Include any additional admission requirements other than modules that must have been studied.

It is highly desirable that the student will be working in a Primary Care / Community setting.

The learning strategy employed within this module, is centred upon the interactive assessment strategies employed by other post-graduate module, which means that the student will be involved in the learning process, in the form of problem-based learning. The general mode of delivering this module is through seminar and workshop activities using role-play, video, published papers and practical work/case studies etc as illustrations.

A feature of the delivery will be discussions with the student, based on gathered evidence for appraisal and debate and through reflection of previous and current working practices. The teaching and learning strategies will also utilise a range of approaches, to include lead and key note lectures where deemed necessary, to ensure particular points of knowledge are explored and potentially achieved.

This module has been designed giving particular emphasis toward an integration of knowledge delivery, clinical application and assessment; to ensure that the educational and the sharing of clinical experiences will contribute to learning and to give the student confidence to explore, analyse and contribute to debate.

Blackboard repository also developed to support student learning.
The modular teaching will further observe interactive strategies to reflect contemporary adult learning principles.

Contact Hours: (24)
10 hours - Lead Lectuers
10 hours - Group/Individual activities
4 hours - Feedback activities

Independent Study Hours: (126)
20 hours - Self analysis
50 hours - Reading and reflection
50 hours - Writing assignment
6 hours - Blackboard activities

A Case study (3500 word equivalent) based upon a client/ family that you are working with, within which you should critically reflect upon and evaluate the value based nature of your relationship with a client/family and how this impacts upon their mental health.
Achieving Learning Outcomes 1,2, and 3.

Formative Assessment:
Students will be provided with the opportunity for formative feedback throughout the module and through individual tutorial support feedback.

Achieving all Learning Outcomes

This module intends to develop an evidence-based approach to clinical practice, professional artistry and values. Together with a focus upon the development of effective-positive personal communication and interpersonal skills of assessment and diagnosis, enablement and recovery philosophies.

The indicative content will include:
The role of the PwSI MH- including- historical development of mental health and illness concepts.
Philosophies and principles underpinning practice, especially values and beliefs.
Interpersonal skills of communication.
Mental health and illness definitions, inclusive of terms such as, `mental', mental health and illness, mental health problems, severe and enduring mental illness and behaviours.
The influence of such language on behaviours and practice.
The current understanding of brain-mind function.
`Dumping Descartes'- mind-body dualism, mental-physical schismatic thinking.
The impact of policy development upon practice, placement of mental health and wellbeing, in terms of societal prioritisation. `Predicamental' health care.
Stigma- social inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice.
Self awareness, reflection and instillation of hope through recovery-based approaches.
Mental health promotion, addressing the needs of vulnerable adults.