Assessment and Crisis Management

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Abstract

Mental health is about the study, diagnosis, treatment and management of mental illness and mental disorders. This subject examines mental illness and mental disorders. It focuses on the causes, prevalence, clinical features, classification, assessment, treatment and management issues. Using the DSM 5 and ICD 11 (which are the two diagnostic classification systems used in Australia) diagnostic criteria will be explored. In addition, students will also look at a range of assessment tools that are used in the assessment process including the Mental Status Examination (MSE) and Risk Assessment. The subject will provide students with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills to assess, contribute to the clinical formulation, and develop treatment and management plans in collaboration with significant others i.e., carers, partners identified support workers. Furthermore, culturally responsive models of assessment, diagnosis and care within existing legislative frameworks and industry standards in mental health will be included. Holistic health encompasses spirituality as well as the physical, social, and emotional well-being of the individual and community.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following modules: Module 1: Attitudes, values, rights and stigma and cultural context in Australia;Module 2: Assessment and risk;Module 3: Recovery and resilience in mental health and the family's role in mental health care;Module 4: Depression and anxiety;Module 5: Bipolar and related disorders;Module 6: Schizophrenia spectrum … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following modules:

Module 1: Attitudes, values, rights and stigma and cultural context in Australia;
Module 2: Assessment and risk;
Module 3: Recovery and resilience in mental health and the family's role in mental health care;
Module 4: Depression and anxiety;
Module 5: Bipolar and related disorders;
Module 6: Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders;
Module 7: Trauma and stress related disorders;
Module 8: Suicide and non-suicidal self-injury and substance-related and addictive disorders;
Module 9: Personality disorder; and
Module 10: Neurocognitive disorders; Older people with mental health disorders.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

define the key mental health disorders/illnesses and describe their prevalence, clinical features and treatments;

explain the recovery and resilience framework for mental health and the inclusion of family in contemporary mental health services;

describe mental health classification systems and mental health legislation used throughout Australia;

initiate and document a comprehensive mental health assessment including a mental status examination and a mental health risk assessment;

describe the principles involved in providing culturally responsive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing mental health disorders;

discuss a range of treatment modalities used in mental health including medication groups prescribed for different mental illness and mental health disorders; and

critically discuss within a team environment, management and treatment options for clients with a range of mental health disorders and to effectively advocate for these clients.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science - Mental Health

Incompatible

Learning activities

Intensive School

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.