Key facts
UNE unit code: HLTH310
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Almost half of the Australian population will experience a mental health issue at some point in their life. This unit empowers you to support people living with mental health problems. You’ll gain foundational knowledge and skills to recognise, assess and respond to people presenting with common mental health concerns in diverse health care settings.
Studying this unit you will explore the theories, interventions, legislation, ethics, policies and standards underpinning Australian mental health practice.
You will consider assessment and interventions, developing invaluable skills for low intensity mental health and well-being practice. The significance of lived experience and recovery orientation are highlighted, framed by the psychosocial dimensions of mental health.
Guided by evidence-based best practice, your skills in collaborative communication and working, comprehensive assessment, problems and goal identification, measurement and intervention will be enhanced.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of the theoretical, legal, ethical and policy frameworks for mental health practice including evidence-based interventions;
- demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to undertake a mental health assessment and use common mental health assessment tools within a recovery framework;
- plan collaborative mental health care that supports the rights of people and their carers to access and participate in their treatment and recovery across the lifespan in a variety of health and community settings; and
- demonstrate understanding of theory and evidence-based practice to demonstrate understanding of the impact of mental health and illness health and the psychosocial dimensions of the illness experience, and the effects on the family and significant others.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | May include activities such as online group work, online Quiz, and online participation. No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 45% | All offerings | Written Assignment No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 45% | All offerings | Written Assignment No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Social Work Practice in Mental Health: An Introduction
ISBN: 9781760529499
Bland, R., Drake, G. and Drayton, J., Routledge 3rd ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024
Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
Stay connected
Register your interest and we'll keep you updated
Why study with us?
I'm grateful to UNE for the opportunities studying has given me, but above all, for making me realise I could actually do it, and giving me a sense of accomplishment.
What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
2024 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!
Your start date is based on the study period you choose to apply for.
