Mental Health and Substance Abuse Work for Older PeopleLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student will be able to
- identify the specific issues and needs related to mental health and substance abuse problems of older people and their loved ones
- assess the methods and services in mental health and substance abuse work with older people
- identify the stages of a psychological crisis
- understand the importance of resource orientation in client work when dealing with an older person with substance abuse or mental health problems in crisis
- knows the key legislation and ethical guidelines governing mental health and substance abuse work.

Content

- Dependence as a phenomenon
- Background and prevalence of mental health and substance use disorders and other addictions
- Identification and assessment of mental health and substance abuse problems
- Crisis psychology
- Age-specific mental health and substance abuse work
- Legislation on mental health and substance abuse services
- Ethics in mental health and substance abuse work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Further information

• Mental Health 3 ECTS
• Substance Abuse Work 2 ECTS