PSY5011 Foundations of mental health practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY5011 Foundations of mental health practice is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. It isn't offered in 2024. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Other periods
- Monash Online
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY5011
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY5011
2 units list PSY5011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: Introduction to Contemporary Mental Health Practice
Must be enrolled as a postgraduate (Includes degree and non-award). Students enrolled in M5013 must have passed 12 credit points, otherwise permission required.
Overview
Guided by a case study approach, you will follow the journey of people through their experience of mental health concerns and navigating health systems. You will further your understanding of how the mental health system works within Australia, the types of community-based organisations, services, and resources available to individuals experiencing a mental health issue, and the barriers that interfere with mental health promotion and recovery from an episode of illness. Using contemporary strengths based models, you will consider how to conceptualise mental health concerns from a multidisciplinary perspective, develop your skills in critical and reflective thinking, and support people towards living well.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 4 | Monash Online | Mo |
Assessment
- Case study (8-10 min pre-recorded oral presentation)45%
- Reflection (1,000 written words)25%
- Poster (1 page infographic - max 600 words)30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the biopsychosocial, cultural, and spiritual (BPSCS) framework to mental health and wellbeing issues.
- 2
Analyse your application of theory to practice through structured reflection.
- 3
Identify core principles of best practice in mental health care.
- 4
Recommend appropriate avenues for obtaining mental health and wellbeing support in Australia.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 hours
Students should expect to spend 20-24 hours per week on this unit to achieve the learning outcomes:
- 1-hour synchronous web-based 'class-time' for skills-based activities
- 7-8 hours of self-paced Moodle based learning materials
- 1-hour synchronous and asynchronous discussions
- 3-4 hours readings or activities
- 7-8 hours skills-based assessment tasks
Each week there will be a one hour Live class, facilitated by your Online Learning Adviser
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Francesca Collins
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY5011?
PSY5011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PSY5011?
PSY5011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including PSY5020 and PSY5021.
When is PSY5011 offered?
PSY5011 has no offerings listed in the 2024 handbook.
Does PSY5011 have an exam?
No. PSY5011 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.