Module code: SOW6011-B
To enable an understanding of a range of issues that affect people across the life-course, including children and young people, people of working age and older people. In addition to more traditional accounts of mental health, the module aims to introduce contemporary concepts of personal recovery, resilience and wellbeing, and how these may be experienced in context of culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and social class. To enable an understanding of different models and perspectives that seek to explain mental distress, and the range of professionals and services that may be involved in offering support; to be aware of relevant policy & legislative frameworks; to contribute to assessment, planning and interventions (including situations involving risk); to work to promote recovery, wellbeing and resilience; to be able to promote the rights of service users and carers, and to challenge oppression and discrimination. Download the PDF for SOW6011-B_2024_5.pdf