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This course is designed as an introduction to the concept of mental health. It examines concepts of mental health and resilience and considers these in relation to the determinants of health. The course develops students' understanding of models of best practice in mental health education and promotion. Students will explore a range of mental health issues and demonstrate a range of strategies designed to enhance their own and others' mental health.
1. Identify theoretical concepts, current research and best practices that underpin effective mental health education and promotion. 2. Demonstrate a variety of skills and strategies for the implementation of health promotion practices that focus on developing strategies that enhance lifelong mental health. 3. Analyse the risk factors and protective factors related to resiliency and demonstrate a range of strategies designed to strengthen resiliency skills.4. Critically evaluate the impact of socio-cultural factors, including media influences, on the mental health of people across a range of cultures.5. Identify and critique a wide range of health promotion strategies, including online health promotion tools and community agencies.
Tracy Clelland
Extra Readings on Learn.Readings;Cushman, P., Clelland, T., and Hornby, G. (2011) Health promoting schools and mental health issues: A survey of New Zealand schools. Pastoral Care in Education, 29(4), 247-260 Dickinson, P., and Tonkin, L. (2001). Loss and grief and their impact on children’s worlds. Social Work Now: The Practice Journal of Child, Youth and Family. p. 16-21Fergus, S., Zimmerman, M., (2005). Adolescent resilience: A framework for understanding healthy development in the face of risk. Annual Review of Public Health. 26, 399. Gluckman, P. (2011) Improving the transition- Reducing social and psychological morbidity during adolescence (Mental Health chapters). http://www.pmcsa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Improving-the-Transition-report.pdf Government of South Australia. (2005). Resilience and optimism promote students learning. Virtually Healthy. 37(3). Huppert, F., and So, T. (2009). What percentage of people in Europe are flourishing and what characterises them? Well-Being Institute, University of Cambridge: Prepared for the OECD/ISQOLS meeting “Measuring subjective well-being: an opportunity for NSOs?”.Florence - July 23/24, 2009.Keleher, H & Armstrong, R (2005). Evidence based mental health promotion resource. Report for the Department of Human Services and VicHealth, Melbourne.Mindmatters online resources. Building Resilience book 1 and 2. Accessed from: http://www.mindmatters.edu.au/resources_and_downloads/mindmatters/mindmatters_resource_kit_landing.html
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All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
Assessment and grading system Grade GPA MarksA+ 9 90 – 100A 8 85 – 89A- 7 80 – 84B+ 6 75 – 79B 5 70 – 74 B- 4 65 – 69C+ 3 60 – 64C 2 55 – 59C- 1 50 – 54D 0 40 – 49E -1 0 – 39A Pass is 50 marks or over Student's final grades will be determinded by adding the marks awarded for each assignment.
Attendance at class sessions is expected throughout the course. Students must attend and participate in the course sufficiently to meet the learning outcomes.
Formal and informal evaluation will take place in accordance with the relevant Course Evaluation Policy, to provide feedback to teaching staff about the relevance and validity of what has been learned as well as the quality of course delivery.
Departmental quality assurance for all courses on a rotational basis.
Work handed in after the due date with no extension granted is considered late. Late work will not be marked.
Written assignments must be word processed in Times New Roman 12 point font and double-spaced. Assignments should not be presented in clear files. Keep a copy of all assignments.
Under exceptional circumstances (eg illness, accident, bereavement or critical personal circumstances) individual students may be granted an extension of the due date for an assignment. There is, however, a limit to the length of time that an extension can be granted and this should be negotiated with the relevant lecturer in the first instance. Extensions will not normally be given for longer than one week from the due date, unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Extensions are not granted automatically to students. Requests for extensions should be emailed to the lecturer at least two days prior to the due date for the assignment. Relevant evidence such as a medical certificate or a letter from a counsellor may be required in order for the lecturer to make a decision about whether or not to grant an extension. A copy of the lecturer’s email confirming the extension (if granted) and any supporting documentation must be attached to and submitted with the assignment. Extensions will not normally be granted because of pressure of university study, eg several pieces of work being due at about the same time. Students are encouraged to plan their work in a realistic manner and in advance so that they can meet their assessment deadlines.
Resubmissions of assignments are not permitted in this course.
Aegrotat considerations: students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
Students will be expected to submit their assessments via the online assessment system dropbox in the Learn (Moodle) class site by 11.55pm on or before the due date. All assessments will be subjected to the software Turnitin, to check for plagiarism. It is the responsibility of the students to check their Internet access and ability to submit their work via the online system. Any technical difficulties should be notified well in advance of the due date so that assistance can be provided or alternative arrangements can be negotiated. (Students who have unreliable internet access are advised to attend to this early in the course to prevent last minute pressures.) If you require assistance, please email ictservicedesk@canterbury.ac.nz, or phone 0800 763 676 ext 6060.Students MUST also submit a hard copy of their assessment to the College of Education Assignment room in Orakipaoa at a time directed by the course lecturer.
Domestic fee $672.00
International fee $3,563.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 25 people apply to enrol.
For further information see School of Health Sciences .