PSY5016 Supporting mental health and wellbeing in older adults
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY5016 Supporting mental health and wellbeing in older adults 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
- 6 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY5016
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PSY5016
2 units list PSY5016 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Students enrolled in M6042 Master of Applied Mental Health need to have received prior credit or a passing grade for PSY5011, PSY5012, PSY5013, PSY5014 to enrol in this unit.
Students enrolled in M6001 Master of Advanced Health Care Practice can directly enrol in this unit.
Students in all other courses must have permission to enrol in this unit.
Overview
This unit will focus on mental health and wellbeing throughout the lifespan into older adulthood. You will gain an understanding of optimal ageing, including when changes occur across a variety of social (e.g., working and retirement), psychological (e.g., mental health) and biological (e.g., brain health) areas. Modifiable lifestyle factors and associated interventions to help optimize and promote healthy ageing will be considered, along with how we might communicate key messages in support of person-centred care and wellbeing. The unique challenges of working with older adults, and in particular older adults who experience complex mental health, addiction, and interconnected concerns will also be explored.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 1 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 5 | Monash Online | Mo |
Assessment
- Communique on optimal ageing (1 page)30%
- Case study on needs analysis and intervention (2,000 words)Threshold hurdle45%
- Critical reflection (1,000 words)25%
- Poster (1 page)30%
- Case study (2,000 words)45%
- Reflection (1,000 words)25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate aspects of mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan including intersectionality and challenges specific to ageing.
- 2
Apply the bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual model to holistically promote positive experiences and expectations of ageing.
- 3
Effectively communicate a range of critical factors involved in healthy and positive ageing to a diverse audience.
- 4
Apply knowledge of ethical frameworks and demonstrate reflective and evidence informed practice in support of person-centred care.
- 5
Explore modifiable lifestyle factors to promote healthy ageing and critically evaluate associated interventions for positive mental health and wellbeing.
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
- 5-6 hours self-directed learning journeys
- 4-5 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 Erin Mckay
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY5016?
PSY5016 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PSY5016?
PSY5016 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including PSY5021 and PSY5022.
When is PSY5016 offered?
PSY5016 has no offerings listed in the 2024 handbook.
Does PSY5016 have an exam?
No. PSY5016 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.