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Free Graduate Course Unit in Mental Health @ Health Education & Training Institute

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Free Graduate Course Unit in Mental Health @ Health Education & Training Institute
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Ulya on 25/04/2023 - 17:45 heti.edu.au (3931 clicks)
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To support the growing demand for both mental health services and mental health understanding in these challenging times, the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI Higher Education) is offering free access to a unit from its Mental Health courses.
The free unit can be taken for professional development or as an entry into a course in mental health. It is suitable for those with clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.

Mental Health, Mental Ill Health and Suicide (8ALK001)
Availability: All teaching periods
Type: Lifespan Unit

This unit introduces the learner to key concepts of mental health and wellbeing, mental ill health, mental illness and suicide. It then unpacks core paradigms used to understand these experiences and establish goals of individuals and services: recovery, enablement, trauma informed care, biopsychosocial approaches and suicide prevention.

Learning Outcomes

  • Define and describe mental health, mental ill health and suicide as core paradigms with demonstration of the interfaces that exist between them.
  • Describe and assess the implications of recovery, enablement and trauma while considering biopsychosocial understandings of mental ill health.

Starting dates available
30 Jan, 27 Mar, 22 May, 17 Jul, 11 Sep and 6 Nov 2023.

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  • deme on 25/04/2023 - 17:53
    +6

    Uni email?
    Hecs?
    How much are the tax payers paying?

    • ChickenDinner123 on 25/04/2023 - 17:54
      +1

      Nah just sign up. It's free.

      • mrvaluepack on 25/04/2023 - 18:07
        +7

        Free .edu email?

        • BargainBogan99 on 25/04/2023 - 18:14
          +4

          If you enroll then let us all know!

        • thousandsuns on 25/04/2023 - 20:51
          +17

          Don't plan on just signing up for an edu email, if you have no plans to do the course. That's just stupid.

      • Bretttick on 25/04/2023 - 22:45

        Nothing's free

  • ChickenDinner123 on 25/04/2023 - 17:55
    +30

    They should make this mandatory for hospital management staff.

    Maybe then they can be a bit nicer to all the doctors and nurses and stop them burning out in record numbers.

    • arcticmonkey on 25/04/2023 - 18:05
      +41

      They should make it mandatory for the general population in school. Then society may be nicer to health professionals.

      • 2esc on 26/04/2023 - 10:00
        +4

        Or just nicer to each other?

        • arcticmonkey on 26/04/2023 - 21:37
          +1

          That's needed as well. I think society is more divided than ever at the moment unfortunately.

    • flashi007 on 25/04/2023 - 19:24
      +3

      Do you know what would help? More staff and more pay.

    • whyisave on 26/04/2023 - 00:30
      +4

      Sociopaths want to be in administrative positions, everywhere.

    • Wool on 26/04/2023 - 02:13
      +1

      Nah, it's not like the doctors need comfortable chairs… https://i.imgur.com/l2c0KXk.jpg

    • mousie on 26/04/2023 - 10:22
      +1

      They should make it mandatory for Tindr users.

    • AustriaBargain on 10/05/2023 - 08:06

      I think a key part of working in medicine is not being nice to anyone in any other discipline as you are in.

  • Travelbug on 25/04/2023 - 18:12

    What black magic is this?

      • deme on 25/04/2023 - 18:19
        +14

        Sounds like a big pharma lobbiest

        • mousie on 26/04/2023 - 10:58

          Sounds like someone that had a few pingers over the weekend

      • ozoner on 25/04/2023 - 18:21
        +14

        You obviously have no idea what you're on about if you think that pharmacotherapy is the single solution to mental health.

        • chrism238 on 25/04/2023 - 18:33

          Thank you ozoner !

      • VictoriousBboy on 25/04/2023 - 19:24

        Even old school psychiatrists know mental health and illness is best treated by using a biopsychosocial model. You've been handed the L you well and truly deserve.

      • TheWiggin on 25/04/2023 - 20:51
        +2

        You sound like you need to do this course mate. Opinions like this cause massive issues within our society. I really hope you get a chance to expand your horizons.

      • Thaal Sinestro on 26/04/2023 - 02:58
        +1

        Despite the downvotes, this is what most psychiatrists think. Mentally ill people have a 'broken brain' because they were born with 'bad genetics', and only biological interventions like psychopharmacotherapy or electroshock can fix the 'broken brain'.

        That said, there is now a newer concept called epigenetics, the idea that life experience causes long term changes in gene expression. I find epigenetics more appealing that pure genetic determinism aka biology is destiny.

        • iridiumstem on 26/04/2023 - 19:57

          Unless they are from first half of the last century and have not done any professional development whatsoever, I feel comfortable enough to say that you are wrong. The recommended treatment for most mental health conditions are medications + therapy of some kind + social interventions of some kind. A more holistic approach to recovery so to speak to improve someone's quality of life.

          Don't get me wrong, there are psychiatrists who I feel do have over reliance on meds and certain treatment modalities. That said, that's part of the reason why you see a psychiatrist, they are specialists, medical doctors who specialise in treatment of mental health conditions. GPs can prescribe antidepressants and other medications, but they normally stick to more conventional dosage. If things don't improve with more conventional recommended treatments, that's when they refer out to a psychiatrist.

    • jwh on 25/04/2023 - 18:47
      +23

      Sounds like an good old fashioned case of empathy deficit disorder.

      “Times are fantastic for me, so how could anyone else complain…?”

      • tharlow on 25/04/2023 - 18:53
        +9

        In their defence, the yield on their portfolio of investment properties is up 50% in the past 12 months! What a time to be alive!

    • bemybubble on 25/04/2023 - 18:49

      I wonder if you say the same to people with cancer?

      • mlburnian on 25/04/2023 - 19:11

        Never mentioned chronic illnesses

        • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 19:20
          +3

          Like Mental Disorders??
          Mental illness is a chronic illness

          Diagnosis of a Mental Illness is often based on if it is a chronic condition. As set out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM5)

          • deme on 25/04/2023 - 19:29
            +2

            @INFIDEL: Not in my day we just pretended it didn't exist and quietly committed suicide.

            • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 19:30

              @deme: So you're Dead?

              • deme on 25/04/2023 - 19:31

                @INFIDEL: Nah I'm making fun of mlburnian that's is some recent thing.

                How about building some resilience in young children, instead looking for labels for everything

                • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 19:33

                  @deme: I knew😉
                  Things haven't changed according to some like mlburnian!

    • deme on 25/04/2023 - 19:28
      -1

      How about building some resilience

      This course covers that

      • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 20:01

        How do you know that?? Highly doubt it.
        See the subject Learning Outcomes!

        It's an introductory sampler of the concepts involved in Mental Health. Not a manual for teaching personal change.

        This is just "free access to a unit from its Mental Health courses."
        So they probably can sell you a course in resilience!

        In Psychology Degrees I know of - resilience is not even mentioned. Communication strategies & conflict resolution are also often overlooked.

        Even in more practical postgrad Masters & PhD Psych training, the main approach endorsed is CBT - challenging & relearning thinking. A proven & effective way to treat some mental illness.

    • scud70 on 25/04/2023 - 21:41

      Sure I'll tell my family member with anxiety and depression that I've been told it's a great time to be alive and go be more resilient… That'll really help.. thanks Dr Nick with a D for the N….

      • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 21:54

        You aren't far wrong. An effective way for some with anxiety & depression - is to change their thinking! The basis of CBT.

    • ripprind on 25/04/2023 - 21:56
      -3

      Im in one of the lower tax brakets but completely agree with you. I think as a reality check to all who negged you it should be mandatory to watch some Hans Rosling lectures.

      • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 22:13
        +2

        So your solution is to round people up who disagree, and make it mandatory for them to watch Hans Rosling😜

        I assume on a big screen. Sounds like "1984"!

        Forced re-education! Not nice😝

        This 1 free subject is marketed as for "these challenging times"!
        That's just Pure Marketing!

        People can make their own decisions if this is the best of times or not.
        Obviously some disagree with mlburnian above, likely based on their own experiences.

        Hans Rosling presents data about populations, not individual cases!
        A very important distinction, when dealing with Statistics!!

        The population data may show wonderful times (on average), but not for all!!

        But this Deal is about one free Mental Health subject!
        Not some minor aspect of marketing hype.

        Often described as an optimist, Hans Rosling would have said a similar never been a better time to be alive as commented above.

        You realise his ideas have been criticised by eminent thinkers, for selectively presenting data that only supports his views.

        Easy for people to believe, if YOU only allow 1 source & it may not be correct!
        No wonder he liked giving lectures!

        His key idea that we should "know about the present" is sound, but as we should know, we don't know!
        So drawing predictions based on false data is a fool's game. From my own studies in that field, it can lead to unpredictable fluctuations in models or collapse of systems.

        Thanks for informing us of your tax bracket. Not sure what that has to do with an introductory course on mental health!

        • ripprind on 26/04/2023 - 11:56

          my reply was to a comment that suggested life in general is best its ever been.
          im not sure what or who you are replying to.

          • INFIDEL on 26/04/2023 - 13:56

            @ripprind:

            im not sure what or who you are replying to.

            Lol!
            Maybe you should read what you wrote!
            That's what I replied to.

            So you didn't write "it should be mandatory to watch some Hans Rosling lectures."??
            Mandatory: required by law or mandate; compulsory
            Really??

            That's taking things too far!
            Can't imagine Rosling would have endorsed such an idea!!

            I believe in people being exposed to different ideas. That's why I welcome your input, even if misguided. It made me think. So no negs from me.

            As for "life in general is best its ever been"…

            Rosling uses broad Population Statistics (averages & trends) to make his claim that people's life in general is best.

            He brings up some points worthy of thought.
            I'd probably agree, on average the population is better off now - on a purely material perspective. But that's a very narrow & average view.

            However, his premise is focussed on a narrow range of cherry-picked data, as criticised by thinkers outside a merely material improvement perspective.

            But anyone with an understanding of Statistics should know that Population Statistics can not be applied to individual people's cases. Something drummed into Stats students.

            So, despite your protest & call for reeducation… many will validly disagree with that claim that these are the best times, based on their personal experiences.

            Especially as that's a major focus by our politicians & media:
            inflation & cost of living crisis
            housing crisis
            youth crime crisis
            suicide crisis
            rising interest rates & likely mortgage defaults
            Climate & Environmental crisis
            Health & Pandemic crisis
            Rental crisis
            homelessness
            Identity theft & scams
            recession risks, etc

            Certainly sounds like these are challenging times for many!
            People focus on what's happening to them, not what the hypothetical average person experiences. That person doesn't exist!

            But taking a few words of marketing hype ("these challenging times")
            out of a Deal - is hardly worth debating.

            It is to attract attention, to promote their courses & make sales.
            To draw in those who would agree with that hype.

            No different to many other marketing claims, like "whiter than white" for those concerned about that could - to sell laundry detergent.

            An age old practice!!

            Just ignore the few words of hype - consider if this free subject is worthwhile for you.

            Many here are over-hyping the benefits of a basic subject introducing concepts & paradigms needed for further studies in the field of Mental Health.
            Have pointed out it won't achieve what they believe

  • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 19:19
    +6

    Its a very general, broad introduction to the field of Mental Health.
    "This unit introduces the learner to key concepts of mental health and wellbeing…"

    An introductory subject to sell a full course - bringing in the money for them.
    Expect them to upsell to you!

    • deme on 25/04/2023 - 19:29

      I don't think anyone has reported upselling on any prior free courses

      • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 19:37

        There is no prior course listed by OzBargain for this course provider - to base that on.

        This introductory subject (8ALK001) would be a starting point for further subjects in a full course. As they say "free access to a unit from its Mental Health courses."

        Simply understanding the concept & core paradigms involved in Mental Health would not be professional development by itself. Most could Google that basic information.

        A University Degree plus postgrad studies is usual training in this field.

        Have been involved in tertiary teaching & course development (for Uni & private college selling courses).
        So understand that would be the primary motivation for this business to provide a free sample - to make money.

        • iridiumstem on 25/04/2023 - 20:32
          +1

          It's probably free for a reason.

          I doubt people can expect to be an expert in mental health with just one course, I assume it would be more of a quick refresher/quick learning material for people who may need some background in mental health issues (i.e. support workers maybe?) that is from a reputable source.

          • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 20:46
            +1

            @iridiumstem: Being able to know the key terms & paradigms introduced by this course is a starter. For people in the field, to understand what people are talking about.

            At 17, my holiday clerical job in a major hospital involved being let inside a lock up ward - for people with mental illnesses. I was just checking the paperwork.

            My thought was why am I free & they aren't. The patients surrounded me, asking strange questions. Would staff realise I wasn't a patient & let me out? Stuff of nightmares!

            You are correct, a short introductory subject would have been of benefit in starting to understand their confronting behaviour & confinement.

            (But my boss would have said it's not my job, just do your work! No course for you!)

            I talked to support workers & specialists, developing an interest in the field.

      • d2567 on 25/04/2023 - 20:07
        +1

        HETI used to be the health education training portal for government healthcare workers.

  • sharkyoz on 25/04/2023 - 19:25
    +1

    do they give you a certificate of sanity as well

    • [Deactivated] on 26/04/2023 - 05:23
      +1

      No that's a lobotomy

  • Sigmund Freud on 25/04/2023 - 19:31
    +3

    Say my name

    • deme on 25/04/2023 - 19:32
      +1

      my name

      • jonagrah on 25/04/2023 - 19:42
        +2

        If no one is around you…

        • JackOfNoTrade on 25/04/2023 - 20:10

          Say Baby I lov….hang on! I think I need you to buy me dinner first if you wanna hear the rest of that!

    • [Deactivated] on 26/04/2023 - 05:27

      You're Sigmund Freud

  • Binchicken22 on 25/04/2023 - 20:26
    +1

    …

  • funnysht on 25/04/2023 - 20:47

    Do you get a graduate cert after doing it or just seems like you need to do more units to complete the grad certificate

  • TruePursuit on 25/04/2023 - 20:52

    Thanks OP, but I don't see the point in enrolling for just a single unit

  • TheWiggin on 25/04/2023 - 20:56
    +9

    A few people in this thread need to take this course. I just finished a post grad course in Neuroscience and mental health, focusing on child suicide as early as 5 years of age. We have a epidemic in this country that people sweep under the rug everyday.

    • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 21:05

      Don't think an introductory subject covering the academic concepts & core paradigms involved in Mental Health would be of much assistance in dealing with tragic real world issues, like child suicides.

      It's a difficult area even for those with specialist knowledge & practical training.

      [I arranged for a helicopter medivac of a woman - off a mountain in Tasmania, in extreme conditions. I assessed she was at high risk of suicide. Finding her near frozen corpse the next morning would have been worse.

      Rangers said I had done "the right thing".
      A Psychiatrist said to me - "She'll do it again. You achieved nothing!"
      It's complex. Hopefully she received treatment.]

      Suicide is something to be aware of (at any age).

      Asking RUOK is usually hard enough for adults (people may not want to ask, & we might not be told the real issue).

      But children usually wouldn't have the language skills to communicate the issues.
      Guess that's where your specialised training comes in.

  • drumrollplease on 25/04/2023 - 21:19
    +2

    Me taking it because my personal mental health is failing - cool, cool, cool - sign

    • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 21:22
      +4

      Best to chat it over with your GP or someone supportive.
      This course of concepts & core paradigms involved in Mental Health may not help.

      (Some who study in this fascinating field do have mental health issues.)

    • belongsinforums on 25/04/2023 - 21:39
      +2

      Best to chat it over with ChatGPT or someone supportive.
      This course of concepts & core paradigms involved in Mental Health may not help.

      (Some who study in this fascinating field do have mental health issues.)

      • INFIDEL on 25/04/2023 - 21:50

        Hello ParrotGPT

  • will05 on 26/04/2023 - 01:12
    +1

    looks like A UNIT to suck you in full programme
    adult mental health, this unit plus five more ( $$$ & time invloved, big Naah)

    • INFIDEL on 26/04/2023 - 15:17

      Yep, its marketing for their paid courses.

      Many here are over-hyping the benefits of a basic subject introducing academic concepts & paradigms needed for further studies in the field of Mental Health.
      Have pointed out it won't achieve what they believe.

  • [Deactivated] on 26/04/2023 - 05:26
    +1

    Would they accept me if I'm crazy

  • shaybisc on 28/04/2023 - 11:46

    When they say self-paced do they mean within a limited time? The starting dates are two months apart so that makes it a two month unit.

  • coolsteps on 02/05/2023 - 18:09

    could one use the unit as credit for a level 8 credit transfer to post graduate masters in IT?

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