Preventive Mental Health and Substance Abuse Work: Premises and Approaches (3 cr)
Code: SH10145-3001
General information
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
-
KAKK25Karelia, 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