School Of Science And HealthOccupation and Mental HealthWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400169.4
Discipline: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
300754 Neuroanatomy AND 101614 Psychology and Health AND 400908 People, Environment and Occupations
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4663 Bachelor of Health Science/Masters of Occupational Therapy or 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or 4712 Bachelor of Occupatioanl Therapy (Honours).
About this Unit
This unit provides an understanding of the impact of major mental illnesses and disorders on occupational participation. These illnesses/disorders are examined from varying perspectives including consumer, recovery, population health and biomedical. Mental health legislation, policies, strategies and standards are examined in relation to clinical practice in this field. Occupational therapy theory, assessments, interventions and outcomes are incorporated together with cross-disciplinary approaches and current evidence to provide a foundation for practice in mental health settings.