2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
HECS2210 Social Work Perspectives in Mental Health
20 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Sarbjit Kaur Hayre
Email: s.k.hayre@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally 120 academic credits at level 1Module replaces
HECS2154 Social Work Perspectives in Mental Health (from 2014/15)This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
To develop knowledge/ theory of and be able to identify the impact of mental health labels on service users and carers. To understand and apply relevant mental health law, and balance with the social construction of mental health. To develop knowledge of mental health services, and social work practice within these.Note for incoming study abroad student: This module is primarily focused on social work training in the UK and within UK lawObjectives
- To analyse the factors that contribute to our understanding of mental health in society- To analyse the nature of societal responses to mental ill health including both formal and informal responses
- To reflect and analyse the role of social work in relation to prevention, treatment and support in regard to mental health issues for service users and carers.
- To analyse and be able to apply mental health law to social work practice
Learning outcomes
1. Develop knowledge of the social construction of mental health labels and the impact on the service user, the carers, the family and the community
2. Demonstrate an analytic understanding of psychiatric diagnoses, causes, symptoms and treatments, and balance this with the strengths model of working within interdisciplinary mental health services
3. Develop knowledge of the triggers and relapse signs of mental health conditions, and importance of good mental health promotion
4. Analyse the impact of issues of equality within interdisciplinary mental health services
5. Understand the impact of law on mental health practice, reflect upon the role of the Approved Mental Health Professional and the ethical dilemmas that arise.
Skills outcomes
To meet relevant skills within the standards and elements of Professional Capabilities Framework / Standards of Proficiency;
for example PCF knowledge base –
Apply knowledge from a range of theories and models for social work intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities, and the methods derived from them
Value and take account of the expertise of service users and carers and professionals.
PCF Intervention and Skills- Identify and use appropriate frameworks to assess, give meaning to, plan, implement and review effective interventions and evaluate the outcomes
Syllabus
- Introduction to mental health
- Models of mental distress - including international comparisons
- Classification of mental distress
- Service users and carer's experiences
- Bio-psycho-social interventions
- Modern Approaches to Suicide
- Working with people who self-harm
- Working within an interdisciplinary setting
- Social work practice within the Mental Health Act 1983 & 2007
- Social work practice within the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Practical skills for Mental Health Review Tribunals
- Media images of mental distress
- Relevant new and milestone case law
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| On-line Learning | 45 | 1.00 | 45.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Group learning | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
| Lecture | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 10.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 109.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 81.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Students will be expected to use research skills to develop knowledge for the issues discussed, including finding resources online and elsewhere, that include an international view of mental health policy and provision. All etivity work entails independent study and online comments to support peer learning.Students will learn about the law, using online resources as well as lecture discussions and group work activities.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
There will be five etivities as patchwork and guided learning through the module.This is part of the blended learning in the module, and students are expected to offer constructive comments re other students' online submissions, as part of a peer review process. These activities link to development of key knowledge; eg international Mental Health/ Mental Health diagnoses/ Treatments/ Inquiry Reports/ Media Portrayals of Mental Health
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 3000 words | 75.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 75.00 | |
There is no compensation between the assignment and the MCQ
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online MCQ | 1 hr 00 mins | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 25.00 | |
This in course MCQ/ exam is run at a local level, and outside of the University scheduled exams. This is a summative assessment, and there is no compensation between the MCQ and the assignment. The MCQ is run in week 8, in semester 1. This would then allow for a resit in March. The MCQ is a set of multiple choice questions, where students select the correct answer/s from a range of answers.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 17/08/2017
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