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HSBH3015: Mental Health Rehabilitation

Semester 1, 2024 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Poor mental health poses a major challenge to our society, and health care professionals, among others, are charged with 'making a difference'. To do so, they need to be equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge of effective mental health approaches and interventions. This unit will overview major mental health conditions and significant social, philosophical, and historical influences on health care service delivery and reform to provide a context for contemporary rehabilitation practice. Students will be introduced to the goals, values and guiding principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and to practices that aim to address the culture of stigma and low expectations by society of people with mental health conditions. Rehabilitation interventions that have demonstrated efficacy in promoting recovery by reducing obstacles to participation for people with mental health conditions will be examined. Local and international research underpinning best practice in rehabilitation management and service delivery will be reviewed and consumer perspectives and experiences explored.

Unit details and rules

Unit code HSBH3015
Academic unit Participation Sciences
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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48 credit points
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Erin Fearn Smith, erin.fearnsmith@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Erin Fearn Smith, erin.fearnsmith@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Jill Clancy, jill.clancy@sydney.edu.au
Erin Fearn Smith, erin.fearnsmith@sydney.edu.au
Mark Ngo, mark.ngo@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small continuous assessment Tutorial Activity
Weekly online tutorial activities
30% Multiple weeks Variable
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Short written essay 1
Short written essay
25% Week 08
Due date: 21 Apr 2024 at 23:59
900 words (+ or - 10%)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO8 LO9
Assignment Short written essay 2
Short written essay
45% Week 13
Due date: 26 May 2024 at 23:59
900 words (+ or - 10%)
Outcomes assessed: LO7 LO8 LO9 LO2 LO4 LO5

Assessment summary

  • Tutorial Activity (multiple weeks): Students’ contributions to the tutorial activities will be assessed weekly by tutors. Students must participate in a minimum of 8 tutorial activities. 
  • Short written essay (week 8): This assessment task will provide an opportunity for students to reflect, evaluate, and apply their own understanding of the concepts and practices associated with best practice mental health rehabilitation.
  • Short written essay (week 13): This assessment task will provide an opportunity for students to reflect, evaluate, and apply their own understanding of the concepts and practices associated with best practice mental health rehabilitation.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

It is a requirement of this Unit of Study that all assessment items are attempted.

Failure to attempt any assessment item will result in you being awarded an Absent Fail grade (0-49 AF), regardless of your cumulative marks in the Unit of Study.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction; Mental health conditions Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO7
Introduction; mental health conditions Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4 LO8
Week 02 Stigma and oppression Online class (2 hr) LO2 LO7
Stigma and oppression Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO8
Week 03 Recovery from mental illness Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO7
Recovery from mental illness Tutorial (1 hr) LO3 LO8
Week 04 Recovery and Family Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Introduction; Mental health conditions; Stigma and oppression; Recovery from mental illness Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 05 Goals, values, and principles of psychiatric rehabilitation; Ethics in mental health Online class (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO7
Goals, values, and principles of psychiatric rehabilitation; Ethics in mental health Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO8
Week 06 Mental health services Online class (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5
Mental health services Tutorial (1 hr) LO5 LO8
Week 07 Treatment options and medications management; Illness management and recovery Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO5 LO6
Treatment options and medications management; Illness management and recovery Tutorial (1 hr) LO6 LO8
Week 08 Physical health and health care Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Physical health and health care Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO7 LO8
Week 09 Housing: quality of housing, social integration Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Housing: quality of housing, social integration Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO8
Week 10 Dual diagnosis; Integrated treatment services Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Mental health services; Treatment options and medications management; Illness management and recovery; Physical health and healthcare; Housing: quality of housing, social integration Tutorial (1 hr) LO5 LO6
Week 11 Employment: supported employment, workplace accommodations, and disclosure Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Employment: supported employment, workplace accommodations, and disclosure Tutorial (1 hr) LO6 LO7
Week 12 Services/resources coordination; Assertive community treatment Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Services/resources coordination; Assertive community treatment Tutorial (1 hr) LO5 LO7 LO8
Week 13 Peer support and Peer workers Online class (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Peer support and Peer workers; Individual Reflection Tutorial (1 hr) LO7 LO8

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Students are expected to participate in minimum of 8 of the online tutorials. All tutorials are online, open for one full week, and you do not need to participate at a specific time or be on campus to do the tutorial activities.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

There are no specific prescribed readings for this unit.

Required materials: Online/Distance education units of study have the following computer requirements: (a) Desktop computer or laptop (not tablet) (b)Webcam and microphone (built-in or external)
(c) Connection to network with sufficient internet speed: at least 3 Mbps download speed and 3Mbps upload

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. describe the disability associated with persistent mental health problems
  • LO2. explain the impact of stigma and discrimination on the participation of people with mental health problems
  • LO3. differentiate personal recovery from clinical recovery in a mental health context
  • LO4. debate and defend the goals, values, and guiding principles of psychiatric rehabilitation
  • LO5. recognise the significant social and political influences on mental health care service delivery and reform
  • LO6. demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation interventions for people experiencing disability from persistent mental health conditions
  • LO7. use contemporary recovery oriented mental health information literacy and language skills
  • LO8. create a logical argument on a topic related to psychiatric rehabilitation
  • LO9. use skills in written communication, academic writing, and academic integrity.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Student feedback has been incorporated into teaching and assessments for this unit.

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