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Mental health is studied within the social work context by examining the conceptual frameworks and legislation that distinguish mental health from mental illness, introducing the major diagnostic classifications. The course considers the context of mental disorders and consequently considers issues around human adaptation, culture and gender, policy and service provision. Students are supported to achieve an understanding of how theory applies to social work practice via on independent learning project, and online class discussions based on case studies and readings. Aotearoa New Zealand as a bicultural and multicultural country is woven throughout the course. Implications for working in multi-disciplinary teams, within mental health services or associated services as a social work practitioner are foundational features of this course.
Subject to the approval of the Head of Department.
SOWK311, SOWK611
Letitia Meadows
Domestic fee $995.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .