Mental Health and Substance Abuse (5 ECTS)

Objective

The students understand the phenomena and challenges related to mental health. They identify the special needs of client groups. They understand and are able to apply key legislation and basic concepts in the field. The students recognize the service system and are able to guide and support the client to the services. The students are able to reflect on their professional activities and identify the limits of their own professional competence in the work of a Bachelor of Social Services. The students are able to evaluate current discussions related to mental health and substance abuse and understand the importance of structural work in the fields of mental health and substance abuse.

Content

Mental health
Protective factors / risk factors. Being normal / abnormal. History of mental health work. Mental health components. Challenges in Mental health. The students have the ability to support suicidal clients and their close ones. Supporting a person prone to suicide and loved ones.
Substance use in the life of an individual.
Addictions as phenomena. Trends in substance abuse work. Client-respecting encounters, speaking up and motivating. Legislation safeguarding the fundamental rights of the individual. The students are able to guide and support the client to services. Key services and guiding the client to them. Preventive, corrective and rehabilitative mental health and substance abuse work.

Location and time

Monday 18.8. klo 12.45-16 (MPA2019): Orientaatio + Mielenterveyden osatekijät / Taina V.
Tuesday 9.9. klo 9 - 11.45 (MPA4010): Päihdetyön historia+riippuvuusilmiöt / Taina K.
Monday 22.9. klo 9-11.45 (MPA6020): Mielenterveystyön historiaa; Normaalius/poikkeavuus / Taina V.
Tuesday 23.9. klo 10.15-14.15 (MPA6020): Lainsäädäntö + Palvelujärjestelmä / Taina K.
Wednesday 24.9. klo 9-12 (MPD1002): Seminaari / Taina V. & Taina K.
Monday 6.10. klo 12.45-16 (MPA1010): TENTTI /
Tuesday 7.10. klo 12.45-16 (MPA4015): Harjoitus / Jouni P. & Taina V.

Materials

EXAM MATERIAL, NOTE: WILL BE UPDATED BEFORE THE COURSE STARTS!

1) Luennot

2) Hämäläinen, K., Kanerva, A., Kuhanen, C., Schubert, C. Seuri, T. (2017). Mielenterveyshoitotyö. SIVUT 18-32 (Luku 1; Mielenterveys ja mielenterveyshoitotyö); 182-223 (Luku 6; Mielenterveyshoitotyön menetelmät ); 224-298 (Luku 7; Keskeisimmät mielenterveyden häiriöt ja niiden hoitotyö). Löytyy myös e-kirjana.

3) Partanen, A., Holmberg, J., Inkinen, M., Kurki, M., Salo-Chydenius, S. (2015). Päihdehoitotyö. SIVUT 61-162 (Luku 3 Päihteet ja niiden käyttö); 246-268, 316-333, 335-350 (Luvusta 8 Päihdehoitotyö toimintana luvut 8.3, 8.5 ja 8.6); 466-492 (Luvusta 11 Yhteiskunta, päihteet ja riippuvuus luvut 11.3. ja 11.4). Löytyy myös e-kirjana.

4) Rissanen, A. (2022). Suomalaisen laitospsykiatrian historiaa. Teoksessa S. Jäntti, K. Heimonen, S. Kuuva, K. Maanmieli, & A. Rissanen (toim.), Kokemuksia mielisairaalasta: muistoihin kaivertuneet tilat (sivut 65-86). Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura. Linkki artikkeliin: https://jyx.jyu.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/83684/1/kokemuksia-mielisairaalasta_s65-86.pdf

5) Lainsäädäntö:
Terveydenhuoltolaki 1326/2010
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014 ja sen soveltamisopas (2024)
Mielenterveyslaki 1116/1990
Päihdehuoltolaki 1308/2014

Teaching methods

Active participation in lectures and completion of tasks preparing for the lectures
Exam
Learning assignment / Group Work
THL's online course (2h): The online course to be completed will be announced later.

To complete the course, it is required to pass both the exam and the learning assignment/group work, as well as to complete the online course.

Employer connections

Workplace visitors, learning assignments.

Exam schedules

Monday, October 6th, from 12:45 PM to 4:00 PM (MPA1010)

Information about re-exams will be provided later.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

Independent implementation.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours
Lectures approx. 26 hours
Preparation for the exam and other written/preparatory tasks approx. 110 hours

Further information

Monday 18.8. klo 12.45-16 (MPA2019): Orientaatio + Mielenterveyden osatekijät / Taina V.
Tuesday 9.9. klo 9 - 11.45 (MPA4010): Päihdetyön historia+riippuvuusilmiöt / Taina K.
Monday 22.9. klo 9-11.45 (MPA6020): Mielenterveystyön historiaa; Normaalius/poikkeavuus / Taina V.
Tuesday 23.9. klo 10.15-14.15 (MPA6020): Lainsäädäntö + Palvelujärjestelmä / Taina K.
Wednesday 24.9. klo 9-12 (MPD1002): Seminaari / Taina V. & Taina K.
Monday 6.10. klo 12.45-16 (MPA1010): TENTTI /
Tuesday 7.10. klo 12.45-16 (MPA4015): Harjoitus / Jouni P. & Taina V.

The teacher will provide guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence at the beginning of the course. Using artificial intelligence in tasks where it is explicitly prohibited is academic dishonesty. Similarly, failing to properly acknowledge the use of artificial intelligence is considered dishonesty.

The exam provides ample time for all students, so individual extensions are not necessary. However, if you have another decision regarding individual arrangements, please inform the instructor at the beginning of the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Numeric Evaluation 0-5:

Exam (0-5)
Independent task (pass-fail)
Online course (pass-fail)
Assessment criteria: Metropolia's general assessment criteria.

The student can:

Excellent (5)
Use field-specific terminology and knowledge expertly
Justify the use of information sources
Justify actions based on researched data or findings
Operate in diverse and international tasks and work situations
Act customer-oriented and with a business mindset
Act responsibly, taking safety into account
Justify actions in accordance with the ethical principles of the profession
Organize and lead group and project activities

Good (4-3)
Use field-specific terminology and knowledge consistently
Search for, evaluate, and critically use information sources
Apply knowledge in professional tasks
Apply professional expertise in various job tasks
Operate independently and responsibly in professional situations
Plan activities while considering safety
Act in accordance with the ethical principles of the profession
Work purposefully in a team or project

Satisfactory (2-1) or pass
Demonstrate understanding of the field’s knowledge base and core topics
Search for information from diverse sources
Operate in different tasks and environments
Demonstrate achieving core professional skills
Demonstrate understanding of key safety practices in the field
Act in accordance with ethical principles
Contribute expertise to the team or project

Fail (0)
Does not sufficiently grasp or value the field’s knowledge
Does not know or use field-specific terminology
Insufficient professional skills
Does not follow training or guidance
Does not aim to develop themselves or their actions
Shows disregard for safety or ethical conduct in the profession
Does not engage or participate in group or development work

The terms, levels of competence, and stages of professional development in the assessment criteria are applied to the specific course and degree program being described.