Mental Health and AddictionsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student

• understands phenomena, challenges and specific needs related to mental health, substance abuse and addictions
• is familiar with and able to apply key legislation in the field
• is familiar with the service system and different work orientations in mental health, substance abuse and addiction work
• is able to reflect on their professional activities and attitudes towards mental health, substance abuse and addiction phenomena, and client groups associated with them.

Content

Promotion of mental health

Protection and risk factors

History of mental health and substance abuse work

Mental health challenges

• Substance abuse and addiction phenomena

• Legislation and the service system governing mental health, substance abuse and addiction work

• Preventive, harm-reducing, rehabilitative, and structural work

• Respectful encounters with clients, bringing up difficult topics, and motivation

• Simple Finnish vocabulary and key expressions used in client interaction

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached to the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached to the curriculum's description.