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PSYCHOL 6503OL - Psychological Health & Wellbeing

Online - Online Teaching 4 - 2022

What does it mean to be healthy and in what ways can psychological health be enhanced or compromised? This course provides an introduction to evidence-based assessment, treatment and prevention. You will form a holistic view of individuals, recognising their behaviours and experiences, from a biopsychosocial perspective. Select topics in mental health, the biological bases of health and behaviour, as well as applications in the fields of Clinical and Health Psychology, will be presented.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PSYCHOL 6503OL
    Course Psychological Health & Wellbeing
    Coordinating Unit Psychology
    Term Online Teaching 4
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s Online
    Units 3
    Contact 1 to 2 hour online tutorial
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites PSYCHOL 6500OL and PSYCHOL 6501OL
    Restrictions Graduate Diploma in Psychology or Graduate Certificate in Psychology
    Assessment Online Assessments and Written Assignments
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Jen Fish

    Email: jen.fish@adelaide.edu.au
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    Full details of each week's activities can be found in MyUni.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    1. Explain features of good psychological health and characteristics of select mental health conditions.

    2. Synthesise key principles of evidence-based assessment, treatment and prevention of select mental health conditions.

    3. Apply a biopsychosocial perspective to health and wellbeing.

    4. Critically evaluate theory and research in the field of health and wellbeing.

    5. Communicate relevant health and wellbeing-related information to varied audiences.

    6. Demonstrate interpersonal skills and teamwork to address issues related to health and wellbeing.

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2 ,3, 4, 5, 6

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    3, 4, 5, 6

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    3, 4, 5, 6

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    2, 3, 6

    Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    N/A

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    1, 2, 3, 6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    This is a fully online offering. Students will require access to the internet to access course content, readings, assessments, and to engage in online tutorials (via zoom). All required readings, including the online text-books, will be provided within course modules. If you wish to also purchase hard copies of the textbooks, please find the details in ‘Recommended Resources’. 


    Recommended Resources
    Hungerford, C., Hodgson, F., Bostwick, R., Clancy, R., Murphy, G., De Jong, G., & Ngune, I. (2018). Mental Health Care (3rd ed.). Wiley.

    Passer, M.W. & Smith, R.E. (2019). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour. (3rd Ed). McGraw-Hill.

    Spielman, R.M., Jenkins, W., Lacombe, A., Lovett, M., & Perlmutter, M. (2014). Psychology. Openstax.
    Online Learning
    This is a fully online offering. MyUni will be used for all course materials, communication, links to curated resources, online tutorial support and assignments including submissions, feedback and grades.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Engagement with course content is facilitated by online lectures, interactive online activities, curated readings and resources, and self directed study supported by weekly online tutorial sessions.

    There are 6 Weekly Modules with learning scaffolded across the modules to ensure that students develop deep discipline knowledge as well as the academic literacy, research skills, and capacity to apply and communicate their understanding as specified for an AQF8 level offering.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    This course is a 6-week intensive, accelerated learning offering. Students should expect to spend around 24-25 hours per week engaging with the online content in private study, attending online tutorials, and completing the assignments for this course.

    Hours per Week:
    1.5 Hours - Tutorial
    1 Hour - Tutorial Preparation
    9 Hours - Assessment related tasks
    10 Hours - Engaging with online content including video presentations, podcasts, directed research activities, discussions, interactive tasks
    3 Hours - Readings
    Learning Activities Summary
    Modules include evidence-based assessment, treatment and prevention; national standards, and ethics. Weekly module topics:

    1. High prevalence mental health conditions
    2. Low prevalence mental health conditions
    3. Critically reviewing and communicating mental health theory and research
    4. Health Psychology
    5. Psychological applications in health care
    6. Biological bases of health
    Specific Course Requirements
    Nil
  • Assessment

    The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome
    MCQ Formative and Summative Sunday 11:59pm weekly 25% No 1, 2, 3
    Brochure Summative Sunday 11:59pm Week 4 20% No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Report Summative Sunday 11:59pm Week 4 10% No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Reflection Summative Sunday 11:59pm Week 5 10% No 6
    Critical Essay Summative Sunday 11:59pm Week 6 35% No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Assignments are submitted via Turnitin. All assignments are due by 11:59pm on the Sunday at the end of the week in which they are due. A penalty of 5% per day applies for late submissions.

    Extensions are granted on medical, compassionate or other special circumstances recognised under the 最新糖心Vlog’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. The completed extension application form and any documentation (such as a medical or counsellor's certification) should be emailed to the course coordinator and submitted before the due date. The course coordinator will consider the request in the light of the case made and 最新糖心Vlog deadlines, and may grant an extension of up to three days.
    Assessment Detail
    Assessment 1 (Individual Assessment):
    MCQ (5% each - total 25% due weeks 1,2,4,5,6).
    In these quizzes you will demonstrate your understanding and application of the core content of modules 1,2,4,5 and 6.

    Assessment 2 (Group and Individual Assessment):
    Three parts: Brochure, Report, and Reflection


    Part 1: Brochure 500 words (20%; Group Assessment)

    Due Week 4. Part 1A (15%): In small groups, you will prepare a brochure suitable for presentation to members of the public. Your brochure will present information about the evidence-based prevention and/or treatment approach for either a mental health concern or a physical health condition, from the perspective of psychology. Details to be provided in the course. Part 1B (5%): You will assess and provide feedback to your group members on the quality of their interpersonal and teamwork skills and receive feedback from group members on the quality of your interpersonal skills.

    Part 2: Justification Report 750 words (10%; Individual Assessment)
    Due Week 4. You will prepare a short report for an academic audience reflecting upon and justifying the choices you have made in preparing the content for the brochure.

    Part 3: Reflection 750 words (10%; Individual Assessment)
    Due Week 5. In this reflective piece, you will consider the strengths and limitations of your interpersonal skills, challenges you experienced in your group work (Part 1A), and areas where there is room to improve your interpersonal and teamwork skills.

    Assessment 3: Critical Essay (35% Individual Assessment)
    Due week 6. You will summarise and critically evaluate theory and research related to a mental health condition Prepare the report for an academic audience (e.g., researchers and health professionals). Cite 8-10 peer-reviewed sources.
    Submission
    Fully online course with e-submission and marking.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

  • Student Support

    Counselling for Fully Online Postgraduate Students

    Fully online students can access counselling services here:

    Phone: 1800 512 155 (24/7) 

    SMS service: 0439 449 876 (24/7) 

    Email: info@assureprograms.com.au

    Go to the  to learn more, or speak to your Student Success Advisor (SSA) on 1300 296 648 (Monday to Thursday, 8.30am–5pm ACST/ACDT, Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm ACST/ACDT)

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