TS1S004 - Mental Health and Wellbeing 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: TS1S004
Module Title: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Therapeutic Studies
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Learning in Education
Module Leader: Andrew Dale
Module Team: Kirsten Amis, Anna Fox, Emma Dalgleish, Michael Kay
First Intended Intake: SEP 2017 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100495 - counselling
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Sep 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

To develop an understanding of theories of wellbeing and mental health and the relationship between these.

To familiarise students with the evidence-base for counselling interventions in mental health and their contribution to the recovery of wellbeing.

Content Summary

iagnostic categorisation and its significance for counselling.

Psychological therapies and medication.

The concepts of happiness, unhappiness and depression.

Problematic anxiety and depression.

Client problems with interpersonal relationships.

Grief and Loss.

Addiction and substance misuse.

Lifestyle and Eating Disorders.

Suicide and self-injuring.

Long-term and chronic health issues and conditions.

*In order to meet the Professional Practice criteria for the course it is a requirement that you attend and actively participate in at least 80% of all timetabled lectures, meetings and other learning activities arranged as part of this module.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 15
Practical classes and workshops 6
Independent Study 84
Directed Study 80
Groupwork 10
Problem / challenge based learning 5
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To understand and evaluate models of mental health and mental distress
LO2 To understand and evaluate the contribution of counselling and other interventions for supporting mental health and the recovery of wellbeing in contemporary UK and in a socio-cultural- historical context.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 Poster presentation and written reflection 10 1500 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 An academic written piece of work demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the role and contribution of counselling in supporting mental health recovery. 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1
Essay 1

Reading List

https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/64ADDC97-1AFC-8691-389A-65609CACD6A5.html?lang=en

Cooper, M. (2008) Essential Research Findings in Counselling and Psychotherapy: the Facts are Friendly. London: Sage and BACP AVAILABLE ONLINE

Cooper, M. (2013) School Based Counselling in UK Secondary Schools: A Review and Critical Evaluation. University of Strathclyde: Glasgow. AVAILABLE ONLINE

Claringbull, N. (2011) Mental Health in Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: Learning Matters.

Jones, T. & Tyson, P.J. (2014) Clinical and Abnormal Psychology. Psychology Express Series. Pearson Education. AVAILABLE ONLINE

Joseph, S. (2010) Theories of Counselling & psychotherapy: an Introduction to the Different Approaches. London: Red Globe Press.

Moncrieff, J. (2009) A straight talking guide to psychiatric drugs. Ross-on Wye: PCCS Books.

Pilgrim, D. (2014) Key Concepts in Mental Health. Third Edition. London: Sage Publications Ltd.

Steen, M. and Thomas, M. eds. (2015)?Mental health across the lifespan: A handbook. London: Routledge. AVAILABLE ONLINE