Preventive Mental Health and Substance Abuse Work: Premises and ApproachesLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: SH10145
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Minna Lappalainen, Vastuuopettaja
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.