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Not offered in 2020
Unit description
Explores the naturopathic approach to mental health. The unit examines naturopathic knowledge and clinical practice in a range of mental health conditions alongside a modern pathophysiological understanding and an evidence-based approach. Conditions covered include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol dependence, and dementia.
Unit content
Topic 1: Overview of mental health and presenting symptoms
Topic 2: Major causes of functional and organic pathology
Topic 3: Naturopathic approach to mental health
Topic 4: Pathophysiology and role of neurotransmitters
Topic 5: Recognising acute emergencies and mental health first aid
Topic 6: Mental health conditions.
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | demonstrate a critical understanding of the presenting mental health symptoms |
| 2 | critically describe the traditional naturopathic approach to mental health conditions |
| 3 | describe the pathophysiology and the role of neurotransmitters in mental health conditions |
| 4 | reflect and critically evaluate the naturopathic approach to the management of mental health conditions. |
| 5 | outline the practical application of an evidence-based approach to mental health conditions |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a critical understanding of the presenting mental health symptoms
- critically describe the traditional naturopathic approach to mental health conditions
- describe the pathophysiology and the role of neurotransmitters in mental health conditions
- reflect and critically evaluate the naturopathic approach to the management of mental health conditions.
- outline the practical application of an evidence-based approach to mental health conditions
Teaching and assessment
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