This course provides foundational knowledge to support individuals and families involved in mental health and substance issues. Concepts regarding multiculturalism, diversity, and equality are explored through a strength-based, collaborative, and recovery-oriented framework.
Credits: 3
Hours: 45 (Lecture Hours: 45)
Prerequisites:
None
Non-Course Prerequisites:
Program admission or permission of the instructor
Co-Requisites:
None
Course Content:
- Perspectives in mental health
- Medical model and DSM-5
- Mental disorders
- Addiction
- Cultural and social perspectives
- Indigenous perspectives
- Trauma
- Recovery vision
- Care contexts
- Practice contexts
Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate theories and frameworks used to conceptualize and respond to mental illness and substance use
- Articulate and conceptualize a mental health diagnosis from multiple theoretical perspectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of indicators, etiology, and impact of common mental health and addiction challenges, and of the interrelationships between mental illness and substance use
- Describe and critically assess current approaches to the design and delivery of services and supports for mental health and addiction
- Apply a multicultural perspective to practice through critical self-reflection, knowledge, and skill development
Grading System: Letter Grades
Passing Grade: C+
Text Books:
Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.