Not currently available in 2020
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.
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.
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.
Learning outcomes and graduate attributes
|On completion of this unit, students should be able to:||GA1||GA2||GA3||GA4||GA5||GA6||GA7|
|1||demonstrate a critical understanding of the presenting mental health symptoms||Intellectual rigour||Knowledge of a discipline|
|2||critically describe the traditional naturopathic approach to mental health conditions||Intellectual rigour||Knowledge of a discipline||Cultural competence|
|3||describe the pathophysiology and the role of neurotransmitters in mental health conditions||Intellectual rigour||Knowledge of a discipline|
|4||reflect and critically evaluate the naturopathic approach to the management of mental health conditions.||Intellectual rigour||Knowledge of a discipline|
|5||outline the practical application of an evidence-based approach to mental health conditions||Intellectual rigour||Knowledge of a discipline|
Teaching and assessment
Commonwealth Supported courses
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Commencing 2020 Commonwealth Supported only. Student contribution band: 2
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