This specialisation topic provides an opportunity to explore a range of mental health issues which may include anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dual disability, with emphasis on functional implications to be considered in rehabilitation and related community settings. Consumers, carers and other guest speakers with lived experience and expertise in approaches to managing mental health issues from psychosocial, medical and occupational perspectives will participate in delivering some aspects of topic content. Students will be encouraged to draw on work and practicum experiences gained up to this point in their program of study, and to apply new knowledge and skills gained through participation in this topic to current work and practicum settings.
This topic aims to:
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