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Introduction
In this unit, you will be introduced to psychological therapies used in the management of mental health problems and treatment of addiction, either as stand-alone interventions or in combination with pharmacological interventions. You will have the opportunity to explore factors relevant to the experience of mental health, as well as a range of psychological interventions that can be implemented in therapeutic engagement with individuals in clinical and professional settings. Through this unit, you will explore the core principles and skills of therapeutic modalities relevant to mental health care and the treatment of addiction.
Summary
| Unit name | Psychological Therapies in Mental Health Care |
| Unit code | CNA739 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Doctor Douglas Gordon |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically examine a range of therapeutic modalities used in the management of mental health problems and addiction treatment.
- Critique the core principles and theories of psychological treatments.
- Plan interventions incorporating a therapeutic modality relevant to individual presentations in diverse settings.
- Critically analyse the contemporary role of the health professional as therapist.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. Online webinar - 1 hour, 3 times during the study period. |
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| Assessment | Online Discussion (15%)|Portfolio Task (40%)|Interactive Oral Simulation Assessment (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There are no required texts for this unit. Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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| Recommended | Evans, K., Nizette, D. & O'Brien, A. (2017). Psychiatric and mental health nursing. Elsevier Australia. Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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