HSER 257 Mental Health Issues: Practical Responses provides instruction in a variety of rehabilitative and treatment modalities used in work with individuals facing mental health challenges. 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.
Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent or enrolment in Mental Health and Addictions Associate Certificate or Mental Health and Substance Use Advanced Certificate
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:
- Explore mental health issues through a holistic bio-psychological-social-spiritual lens
- Utilize a strength-based approach to working with clients who have mental health challenges across the lifespan
- Examine the complex intersections between mental health, substance use, marginalization and social determinants of health
- Assess cultural context as it relates to mental health diagnosis and treatments
- Explain how to respond effectively and safely to crisis situations
- Identify mental health resources and referral pathways in your community for youth, adults, and older adults
- Apply psychosocial rehab (PSR) and Harm Reduction approaches to client care planning
- Identify the impact that client empowerment, self determination, advocacy and allyship have when working with people experiencing mental health challenges
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 |
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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.