Courses
SOWK4207 Social Work with People with Mental Health Problems (3 units)
- Prerequisite:
- Year 4 Social Work Student or consent of the Department
- Medium of Instruction:
- English
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of a range of theories on the scope and causes of mental illness. Different approaches to working with people with mental health problems and their families will be discussed. Existing local policies and legislation pertaining to mental illness will be critically examined. Methods of assessment, intervention and prevention, especially from a social work perspective, will also be explored.