Overview

This topic brings a lifecourse perspective to the nexus between studies in human social development, social policy and social work practice in mental health and illness. Students will explore a conceptual and analytical approach to the evidence regarding the patterning of individual lives over time and the processes by which … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Build links across the lifecourse of human social development and social work practice in the mental health field
  • Explore both global and local understandings of the lifecourse approach to analysing disadvantage, injustice and individual vulnerability in mental illness
  • Help students to develop and apply a conceptual and analytical framework upon which to develop a more advanced and specific explorations into social work in mental health
  • Develop perspectives and skills that will advance students' social work practice in mental health

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Discuss theoretical perspectives relevant to social work in mental health, such as anti-oppressive practice, recovery approach, trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing
2.
Conduct a mental health assessment, with recognition of lived experience, interpersonal contexts and organisational, policy and legal frameworks
3.
Discuss the complexities of working in multi-disciplinary teams

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