Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Sydney
Introduction
Mental Health introduces you to mental health and mental ill-health in the context of contemporary nursing practice. The unit emphasises person-centred approaches to care, and highlights frameworks and guiding principles such as recovery oriented and trauma informed practice, as well as legislation. You will explore a range of mental health and the co-occurrence of physical health concerns, substance use and intellectual disability. You will be introduced to a range of therapeutic interventions, and assessment frameworks, tools and skills to support the care and attainment of mental wellbeing across clinical milieu and the lifespan, before examining the contribution of mental health nursing to the health and well-being of the community.
Summary
| Unit name | Mental Health |
| Unit code | NUR137 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Rebecca Lamb |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Explore the range of experiences and challenges that comprise mental health and ill-health.
- Apply evidence-informed tools in the assessment, provision of care, and communication of mental ill-health.
- Discuss recovery, human rights and social justice principles to support and advocate for individuals who experience mental ill-health.
- Analyse the nursing role within contemporary mental health care and service delivery.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Semester: 3 hour workshop, 4 times per semester and a 2 hour workshop, once per semester.
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| Assessment | Reflection (20%)|Health Information Resource (35%)|Clinical Skills Assessment (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.