2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC2267 Mental Health, Families and Young People

20 creditsClass Size: 41

Module manager: Nathan Loynes
Email: N.Loynes@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will explore mental health issues experienced in society in relation to families and young people. In particular it will discuss perceptions of mental health/illness in society and explore the prevalence of stigma and its effect young people’s learning & development.

Objectives

- To explore definitions of what is meant by Mental Health & how it impacts on young people & families
- To identify society’s perceptions of Mental Health and its effect on individuals & society
- To evaluate current provision for supporting young people & families with with a diagnosis of Mental Health
- To identify a range of strategies for working with Mental Health issues in family and learner settings

Learning outcomes
Students will:
- understand ways in which mental health is conceptualised from a social perspectives;
- critically evaluate the significance and ethical implications of different concepts of mental health;
- understand some of the most commonly identified mental health issues;
- discuss perceptions of mental health/illness in society and explore the prevalence of stigma and its effect on the individual/society;
- develop knowledge-based skills for work in a range of settings in the children’s workforce

Skills outcomes
Ethics
Non-judgemental strategies to support families and young people with Mental Health problems.
Solution focused approach to children and young people who are affected by mental health issues.

Syllabus

The syllabus will introduce Mental Health issues and the impact on children and families including
- Basic understanding of definitions of mental health
- Explore acute and chronic mental health issues and their impact on children and families
- Inequalities, social status and mental health
- Cultural/sociological perspective of mental health
- Mental health services for children/young people
- The affects of parental mental illness on children’s learning and development
- Contemporary policies
- Strategies for working with young people & families experiencing mental health issues

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			180.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There will be ongoing monitoring of student progress throughout the module via student engagement in seminars and tutorials. There will also be staged academic tutorials to monitor progress. Access to tutors is also available via tutorials and e-mail.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	2,500 words	50.00
Poster Presentation	2,500 word equivalent	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 06/09/2017

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