Overview

This topic emphasises a social work perspective to mental health and to the role of social work in a mental health context. It provides information about mental illness and mental health problems, mental health assessments, as well as the legal and policy framework surrounding mental health. A strong focus is … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide a theoretical basis to the delivery of mental health services
  • Provide information about mental illness, mental health problems, mental health assessments, as well as the legal and policy framework surrounding mental health
  • Emphasise the importance of the recovery approach
  • Recognise complexity in the delivery of mental health services

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Apply a theoretical lens to the delivery of mental health services
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Have the beginning skills to conduct a mental health assessment and recognise aspects of the legal and policy framework surrounding this
3.
Use a recovery approach in relationship with a person with lived experience
4.
Understand the complexity of working in a multi-disciplinary team

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