Dependence and Mental Health Problems (3cr)

Content scheduling

This course is studied between 7.1.- 22.3.2019. Learning in the classroom happens weeks 2, 6 and 12, in the other time course is studied independently.

Objective

Students will learn to identify dependence and mental health problems in aged people and their family members. Students will become familiar with relevant care and rehabilitation methods and learn to compare their usefulness in various client situations. Students will reflect on their values, attitudes and actions.

Content

- substance dependence, behavioural disorders
- common mental health problems, dual diagnosis
- rehabilitation options
- aged people's special needs in rehabilitation for dependence and mental health problems
- multi-professional work in rehabilitation for dependence and mental health problems.
- legislation

Materials

Haarni, I.2014. Ikääntyvä mieli - mielen hyvinvointia vanhetessa.
Huohvanainen, J.2013.Työvälineitä yli 65 -vuotiaiden alkoholin käytön arviointiin ja varhaiseen tukeen.
Metteri, A., Valokivi, H., Ylinen, S.(toim.).2014.Terveys ja sosiaalityö.
Tamminen N. & Solin, P.2013.Mielenterveyden edistäminen ikääntyneiden asumis- ja hoivapalveluissa.

Teaching methods

This course includes learning in the classroom and studying independently

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training.

Student workload

78 hours

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to identify and describe common dependence and mental health problems. Students reflect on their values, attitudes and actions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students identify dependence and mental health problems and are able to compare care and rehabilitation options in various client situations. They reflect on their values, attitudes and actions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess factors that affect individuals' functional capacity and social engagement in case of dependence and mental health problems. Students can justify the choice of care and rehabilitation options in various client situations. They evaluate their values, attitudes and actions from the perspective of professional ethics.