HSER 257 Mental Health Issues: Practical Responses provides instruction in a variety of rehabilitative and treatment modalities used in work with marginalized populations. Attitudes toward mental health and substance use problems and how they impact helper effectiveness are explored in a supportive milieu. Evidence-based practices such as Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Harm Reduction are used as frameworks for the development of skills and knowledge. Students are introduced to strategies for overcoming stigma and supporting client empowerment in a variety of community and facility settings. Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent
Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe and explain mental health and substance use problems in a holistic context
- Interact with youth and adults with mental health and substance use problems with comfort and confidence
- Respond to each person on the basis of their own unique strengths and needs
- Describe and explain the importance of building and working with the strengths and abilities of each youth or adult
- Facilitate recovery through interventions that help people re-establish normal roles in the community
- Respond effectively in crisis situations
- Support youth and adults to reduce harms and minimize risks
- Use practical problem-solving and negotiation strategies
- Support youth and adults to access needed services and supports
- Identify life skill deficit areas and support the development of healthy lifestyle practices
- Understand the difference between support and enabling
- Empower self and others
- Communicate constructively and effectively
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.