Mental Health and AddictionsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

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

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.