HNN301 - Mental Health Promotion
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (B, CBD, S, W) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in courses D355, D381, D387, D392, H326. |
| Unit chair: | R Brown (B) |
| Campus contact: | E Marangu (S), E Guiney (W) |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 1 hour lecture 1 x 2 hour tutorial |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit forms part of the Parallel Nursing Studies cluster and aims to extend students’ knowledge of mental health issues and nursing practice exploring the social, economic, environmental, and political factors that influence mental health. Students will examine areas of risk and protective factors for mental health with a focus on contemporary mental health issues across the lifespan. In addition, students are provided with opportunities to examine the key role of nurses in identifying risk factors, early intervention, mental health promotion, and prevention of mental health problems.
Assessment
Group project (equivalent 1500 words) 40%, assignment (2000 words) 60%
Prescribed texts
Hungerford, C, Clancy,R, Hodgson,D, & Jones,T 2012, Mental Health Care, An Introduction for health
Professionals, Wiley, Australia.
Recommended texts
Barry, M and Jenkins, R 2007, Implementing Mental Health Promotion, Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $587 | $2716 | $2871 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.