Promotion of Health and Functional Ability (3op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student
- is able to describe health promotion as a part of nursing;
- knows the importance of mental health for individuals, groups and communities and recognises the different levels of mental health care;
- knows the impact of becoming ill on the well-being of the individual and the family;
- gains skills in order to observe and discuss issues related to mental well-being of individuals and families;
- takes responsibility for his/her learning and actions during small-group learning activities and commits herself/himself to the goal-oriented problem-solving process in small-group education;
- is able to describe the connection between mental factors and health;
- knows the mental development of different ages.

Sisältö

- health promotion in nursing
- protective and risk factors in mental health, different levels of mental health
- impact of illness on the well-being of individuals and families, illness in crises, steps in crisis
- addiction as a complex phenomenon and prevention of harmful addiction
- recognition of issues related to addictions
- recognition of one’s own attitudes
- human mental activity and behavior

Esitietovaatimukset

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