Advanced Mental Health and Ageing (PSYT90095)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate and informed understanding of evidence based management strategies for the common mental health disorders, including biological, psychological, sociocultural and environmental interventions, and appropriate tools to monitor intervention effectiveness;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of carers in management of mental health problems in later life and identify assessment and support strategies for carers;
• Identify and discuss competing models of mental health care for older persons, including benefits and risks for individuals, carers and the community;
• Critically discuss, assess and develop strategies to support late life mental health in a growing ageing worldwide population, including benefits and risks, short-term and long-term consequences.

Generic skills

Students will be provided with the opportunity to practice and reinforce:

• High-level written communication skills;
• Advanced research skills;
• Advanced analytic, integration and problem-solving skills;

Critical, theoretical and reflective thinking through essay writing and online discussions.