PSY-20064 - Wellbeing & Mental Health in the Community
Coordinator: Huseyin Cakal Tel: +44 1782 7 32945
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Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733736

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
The aim of this module is to explore wellbeing and psychology care/practice in the community. You will gain an understanding of 'community', the protective factors of wellbeing in specific/defined communities, and how mental health can have an impact on the wider community.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and discuss concepts of community, wellbeing, and mental health: 1,2
describe and evaluate emerging issues in mental health: 1,2
describe the theoretical models of mental health and wellbeing: 1,2
describe and evaluate the impact of wellbeing and mental health on a community, as well as individuals within it: 1,2

Study hours

11x 2 hour taught sessions
11x 1 hour asynchronous preparation
117 independent study & assessment prep

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Presentation weighted 25%
Group presentation


2: Report weighted 75%
Intervention Proposal