Study Guide

Objective

SPECIAL QUESTIONS IN MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 5 ECTS MIPSY
Objectives
Students will
• Deepen their competence in the treatment of mental health and substance abuse patients
• Enhance their expertise in demanding mental health and substance abuse work
• Master the main treatment methods and the creation of a safe care environment in mental health, substance abuse and crisis management work
• Learn to use career counselling as a method for professional growth and to support their competence in mental health and substance abuse nursing
• Be familiar with various national and international mental health promotion projects and strategies
• Know how to use health care technology in mental health and substance abuse nursing

Content

Contents:
• Significance of occupational well-being in supporting mental health
• Special issues in substance abuse work
• Minorities and particularly vulnerable groups of people
• Current international and national methods for promoting mental health
• Health care technology’s role in supporting the mental health of the population

Teaching methods

Me-We-Us method.
With the help of preliminary assignments, the student becomes familiar with the topic being discussed. In the classes, the topic is first reflected on in small groups and then with the whole group.

International connections

Lectures that activate discussion
Self-study
Reflection on one's own learning orally and in writing.

Student workload

The course is 5 ECTS credits, which means 135 student working hours
Pre-assignments
Personal competence folder
Exam

Content scheduling

You can participate in the course once you have successfully completed the Basic Studies and Basic Practical Training (MIHA) in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Work.
The course focuses on the themes of mental health and substance abuse work.
The course includes the following themes:
- The importance of well-being at work in supporting mental health
- Suicidal customer
- Minority and particularly vulnerable persons
- International and national topical methods and projects in mental health, RDI integration
- Advanced competence in mental health and substance abuse work for people of different ages
The course is implemented based on weekly changing themes. The course also includes independent study.
The course is implemented entirely zoom.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated on:
Its functions good/reject
Own competence folder 0-K5
Exam 0-K5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Knowledge: Does not demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the basic concepts and objectives according to the course.
Cannot justify or evaluate their own views and decisions. Does not make use of scientific knowledge.
Skills: Leaves assigned tasks undone. Does not know the key operating methods and does not justify their choices. Presents incorrect solutions to problems.
Attitudes: Does not receive or give feedback. Does not reflect or identify areas for development. Does not recognize the values and ethical principles of the industry. Does not take responsibility for his own part in the work of the group. Behaves unprofessionally. Does not recognize the effects of their own actions on sustainable development, economy, or the promotion of well-being.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knowledge: Can identify, name, and define individual phenomena and basic concepts related to the course. Utilizes professional knowledge.
Skills: Performs assigned tasks under supervision. They are familiar with different ways of working but are not able to justify their choices or apply what they have learned according to the situation.
Attitudes: Know how to receive and give feedback selectively. Examines and evaluates things from their own point of view. Identify values and ethical principles that are important to their own field. Takes responsibility only for his own part in teamwork. Recognizes their interaction skills. Identify what constitutes professional behavior. To a limited extent, identify the impacts of their own activities on sustainable development, economy, and well-being.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Knowledge: Outlines the relationships between phenomena and concepts related to the course. Can explain, compare, and structure things in relation to each other. In addition to professional knowledge, make use of some scientific knowledge.
Skills: Can independently choose the most suitable course of action from different options and tries to justify their choice. Can apply, draw up plans and define tasks. Solves problems.
Attitudes: Able to receive and give feedback actively and constructively. Examines and evaluates issues from both their own perspective and that of their immediate community. Has adopted the values and ethical principles of the industry and acts according to instructions. Can act responsibly and participates in the development of interaction and teamwork skills. Behaves professionally. Can describe and evaluate the impacts of their own actions on sustainable development, economy, and well-being.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Knowledge: Understands the broad entities of the course and the cause-effect relationships between them. Be able to analyze, apply and relate to a professional context. Can justify their actions with the help of scientific information.
Skills: Can search for and evaluate different operating methods and solution options. Can justify their choices and tries new ways of working. Can combine solutions creatively or create justified operating models.
Attitudes: Systematically uses feedback as a tool for professional growth and that of their community. Based on feedback, change their behavior. Can actively reflect on his/her own competence and the operating model of the community. Can flexibly apply the ethical principles of the field in different value conflict situations. Cooperates responsibly, committedly, and constructively. Develop one's own and the group's interaction, considering the requirements and needs of the community and one's own field. Behaves professionally and can guide others to professional behavior. Understand the impact of their operations on sustainable development, economy, and the promotion of well-being. Is also able to act in anticipation of these.