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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Mental Wellbeing In The Workplace | |||
| Reference | NU3944 | Version | 2 |
| Created | September 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | October 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to promote the provision of informed and supportive strategies for mental wellbeing at work. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Appraise key concepts of mental wellbeing in the workplace. |
| 2 | Discuss the impact of legislation, policy and strategies relevant to mental wellbeing. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate the role of the Occupational Health practitioner in supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace. |
| 4 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of selected mental health conditions and their impact on work ability. |
| 5 | Critically examine supportive interventions to maximize productivity of an individual in the workplace. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Mental health and wellbeing, Biopsychosocial models, Intervention, Resilience, Concepts of risk, Recovery and empowerment, Supportive Strategies, Empathy, Mentalisation, Legislation, Policy, Selected mental health conditions e.g. stress, depression, substance misuse, Professional issues, Workplaces, Assessment, Employment and employability, Stigma, Equality, Diversity, Personal Development Plan. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| The module is delivered online via CampusMoodle e.g. virtual classroom, discussion forums and self-directed study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 130 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Written assignment using the support of a case study. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CVENKEL, N., 2020. Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace. In Well-Being in the Workplace: Governance and Sustainability Insights to Promote Workplace Health. (pp.159-189). Springer, Singapore. |
| 2 | DE JOHN, M.,2011. From public health to wellbeing: the driver for policy and action. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 3 | HASSON, G. and BUTLER, D., 2020. Mental Health and Wellbeing in the workplace: A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees.United Kingdom: John Wiley and Son. |
| 4 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE), 2009. Mental wellbeing at work PH22. [online]. London: NICE. Available from: www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph22 |
| 5 | RACE, M.C., 2014. Mental illness at work: a manager's guide to identifying, managing and preventing psychological problems in the workplace. Basingstoke: Palgrave. |