Recovery In Mental Health

Course details

Recovery in mental health implies focusing on the strengths and opportunities for a service user rather than the limitations and symptoms of mental illness. Such an approach emphasizes the concepts of hope and optimism and are integral values in the recovery approach. The aim of this module is to enable learners to develop an in depth working knowledge of the principles and practice of recovery for the mental health service user and to critically evaluate the range of skills necessary to work innovatively and collaboratively with service users, carers, and their families and appropriate agencies. It is aimed at mental health professionals working in the area of rehabilitation and recovery in mental health.

Syllabus:

This 10-credit module will enable the learner to recognise and respond to factors which contribute towards or affect mental, physical, social, psychological, spiritual, educational, political, cultural, financial and ethical needs of service users, groups, communities and families.

Entry Requirements:

This programme is aimed at nurses who are registered with An Bord Altranais and hold a valid PIN and also Mental Health Professional registered, where appropriate, with a professional body