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Preventive Mental Health and Substance Abuse Work: Premises and ApproachesLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: SH10145

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Minna Lappalainen

Objective

You are able to analyze the factors contributing to the development of mental health and substance abuse issues
You understand the premises, forms, and recommendations for preventive work
You are able to identify the warning signs of mental health disorders and problematic substance use
You know the actors and approaches of preventive work

Content

Preventive mental health and substance abuse work aims to prevent the emergence of problems and improve quality of life. Knowing the actors, recommendations, and forms of preventive work supports you in finding new perspectives, directing your actions, and enhancing collaboration.

The topics of the course are

Identifying social and cultural factors affecting mental health and substance use
The premises, forms, and recommendations of preventive work
Recognizing signs of mental health disorders and substance use
Actors and approaches of preventive work

The course is intended for professionals in social and health care and related fields.

Enrollment

01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025

Timing

22.09.2025 - 12.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

5 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Eini Hyppönen
Teacher in charge

Minna Lappalainen

Groups
  • KAKS25
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2026

Objective

You are able to analyze the factors contributing to the development of mental health and substance abuse issues
You understand the premises, forms, and recommendations for preventive work
You are able to identify the warning signs of mental health disorders and problematic substance use
You know the actors and approaches of preventive work

Content

Preventive mental health and substance abuse work aims to prevent the emergence of problems and improve quality of life. Knowing the actors, recommendations, and forms of preventive work supports you in finding new perspectives, directing your actions, and enhancing collaboration.

The topics of the course are

Identifying social and cultural factors affecting mental health and substance use
The premises, forms, and recommendations of preventive work
Recognizing signs of mental health disorders and substance use
Actors and approaches of preventive work

The course is intended for professionals in social and health care and related fields.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024

Timing

03.02.2025 - 13.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

5 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Minna Lappalainen
Teacher in charge

Minna Lappalainen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
Groups
  • KAKK25
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
  • Open UAS students

Objective

You are able to analyze the factors contributing to the development of mental health and substance abuse issues
You understand the premises, forms, and recommendations for preventive work
You are able to identify the warning signs of mental health disorders and problematic substance use
You know the actors and approaches of preventive work

Content

Preventive mental health and substance abuse work aims to prevent the emergence of problems and improve quality of life. Knowing the actors, recommendations, and forms of preventive work supports you in finding new perspectives, directing your actions, and enhancing collaboration.

The topics of the course are

Identifying social and cultural factors affecting mental health and substance use
The premises, forms, and recommendations of preventive work
Recognizing signs of mental health disorders and substance use
Actors and approaches of preventive work

The course is intended for professionals in social and health care and related fields.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected