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    HEY 441E Mental Health & Mental Disorders


    Dr. William Mosier
    Professor
    Istanbul Gelisim University

    Goal: To facilitate understanding of Mental Health and Mental Health Disorders in


    humans
    Content: This course includes the development, characteristics and DSM-5 criteria for
    mental health disorders
    LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE (Upon successful completion of this course,
    students will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and / or competencies)
    Identify the diagnostic criteria and appropriate interventions for mental health disorders
    Learning Outcomes:
    Theoretical Understandings
    Program Competencies / Learning Outcomes Contribution Level: 0 1 2 3 4 5
    1. Explain the DSM-5 criteria for each mental health disorder and at least two
    intervention strategies.
    2. Explain the global differences in human mental health disorders on the basis of
    relevant evidence-based research using the concepts addressed in this course & DSM-5
    criteria.
    3. Define and apply professional competencies that can be used to identify and treat
    mental health disorders.

    Information (Factual)
    Program Competencies / Learning Outcomes Contribution Level: 0 1 2 3 4 5
    1. Has the ability of written and oral expression at the level to be able to cooperate and
    collaborate with related persons and institutions in the field of mental health.
    2. Explain the basic facts, principles and processes related to the diagnosis of mental
    health disorders, the methods used for intervention, and analyze and evaluate information
    about mental health issues at the undergraduate level.
    3. Finds specific solutions to individual mental health problems by using professional
    knowledge and skills in the field and exhibits objective behavior.

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    SKILLS
    Cognitive
    Program Competencies / Learning Outcomes Contribution Level: 0 1 2 3 4 5
    1. Formulate a thought or practice related to mental health principles & intervention.

    2. Contribute ideas that require teamwork and discuss the ideas put forward.

    SKILLS
    Applied
    Program Competencies / Learning Outcomes Contribution Level: 0 1 2 3 4 5
    1. Active engagement in teamwork in the field of mental health nursing.
    2. Plans, applies & analyzes the findings from the evidence-based literature and
    presents the results in a report.
    3. Fulfills responsibilities as a team member in a joint study related to the field of
    mental health and completes assigned tasks.

    COMPETENCY
    Demonstrates competence to work independently and take responsibility for personal
    actions
    Program Competencies / Learning Outcomes Contribution Level: 0 1 2 3 4 5
    1. Can work independently in the field of research and applications.
    2. As a team member or team leader in research about mental health issues, applies
    information related to the field takes responsibility for tasks and completes them
    successfully.

    COMPETENCY
    Learning Competence
    Program Competencies / Learning Outcomes Contribution Level: 0 1 2 3 4 5
    1. Demonstrates personal development and learning as a lifelong process and
    internalizes the learning process.

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    COMPETENCY
    Communication and Social Competence
    Program Competencies / Outcomes Contribution Level: 0 1 2 3 4 5
    1. Being aware of personal, social and professional responsibilities as an individual.

    COMPETENCIES
    Field Specific Competence
    Program Competencies / Learning Outcomes Contribution Level: 0 1 2 3 4 5
    1. Uses basic and specific subjects, facts and theories related to his / her field and
    uses them in his / her professional practices.

    COURSE PROJECTS
    1. Midterm take-home Exam: PPT of at least one mental health disorder
    Create a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation, following the PPT rubric in the LMS, on at least
    one of the mental health disorders addressed in this course. This requirement will serve as
    the midterm examination. The PPT can be done by an individual or in a group of no more
    than three individuals. The PPT is due the Friday before midterm week. It must be
    submitted as a PowerPoint presentation, NOT a pdf, sent to the professor’s email address,
    NOT the LMS. If the project is done as a group, designate only ONE person to send the
    copies of the reference forms to the professor. Include the names of all two or three
    members of the group in the email.
    2. Final take-home Exam: Mental Health Informational Reference Forms (minimum of
    twelve)
    Create a reference sheet for at least twelve mental health disorders.
    Each sheet will serve as a reference for you when you become a registered nurse.
    Use the Mental Health Disorder Information Template provided in the LMS for each
    diagnosis. The final product of all information sheets is due by the last day of class for the
    semester. The 12 Mental Health Information Reference Forms can be done by an individual
    or in a group of no more than three individuals. Submit a copy of each mental health
    disorder chosen as one 12 page WORD document; NOT a pdf, to the professor via email;
    NOT via LMS. If the project is done as a group, designate only ONE person to send the
    copies of the reference forms to the professor. Include the names of all two or three
    members of the group in the email.

    Mental Health Information Topics:


    1. Neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, Autism, intellectual disability, communication
    disorders, specific learning disorders, tic disorders.)

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    2. Depressive disorders
    3. Anxiety disorders
    4. Obsessive-compulsive disorders
    5. Stress & trauma related disorders
    6. Bipolar disorders
    7. Elimination disorders
    8. Eating disorders
    9. Schizophrenia spectrum (psychotic) disorders
    10. Personality disorders
    11. Sleep disorders
    12. Substance-use/addictive disorders
    For extra credit: Two additional mental health disorders (for example)
    13. Impulse-control disorders
    14. Sexual dysfunctions

    Week Topics
    1 - What is mental health? What constitutes a mental health disorder? Mental health
    of children and adults
    2 - Anxiety disorders
    3 - Depressive disorders
    4 - Obsessive-compulsive disorders
    5 - Stress & trauma related disorders
    6 - Bipolar disorders
    7 - Elimination disorders
    8 - Eating disorders
    9 - MIDTERM (PowerPoint presentation of a mental health disorder due)
    10 - Schizophrenia spectrum (psychotic) disorders
    11 - Sleep disorders
    12 - Substance-use/addictive disorders
    13 - Impulse-control disorders
    14 - Sexual dysfunctions
    15 - Personality disorders
    15 - FINAL (Minimum of twelve mental health disorder templates due)

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