Deepened Topics in Rehabilitation and Mental Health II

Code:

PRPSM18

Acronym:

QARSM II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Applied Psychology

Instance: 2020/2021 - 2S (since 08-02-2021 to 29-05-2021)

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://modle.up.pt
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Psychology Themes

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MTP	16	Official Curricular Structure	1	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

- To discuss health and mental illness as a socially constructed phenomena, and as a professional intervention area that involves the individual, the family and the community.

- To select different models and intervention techniques in Rehabilitation and Mental Health.

- To apply evidence-based psychosocial intervention techniques/strategies according to the needs and characteristics of people with different mental illness experiences.

- To identify natural and community resources to support the participation and social integration of people with different mental illness experiences.

- To promote critical thinking about psychosocial rehabilitation and mental illness.

Learning outcomes and competences

Preparing students to discuss health and mental illness as a socially constructed phenomenon and as a professional area involving the individual, the family and the community, it is necessary to discuss the concepts of health, mental health and rehabilitation. We also present some concepts, examples of interventions and examples of combating stigma, as well as the role of caregivers and the motivation for recovery. It is also referred the contribution of Positive Psychology and Community Psychology for rehabilitation in mental illness, and discussed how to empower and  change attitudes of individual with mental illness, their families and the community.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applicable.

Program

- Health, mental illness and rehabilitation: concepts, interventions and combating stigma; the role of caregivers; the motivation for recovery; social exclusion; functionality.

- Positive Psychology and Community Psychology: contribution to rehabilitation in mental illness; empowerment and the attitude of individual with mental illness, their family and the community.

- Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health Models: ClubHouse Model, Assertive Community Treatment, Choose-Get-Keep (CGK) Program Model.

- Evidence-based interventions: cognitive rehabilitation/social cognition; social skills training; individual and family psychoeducation; cognitive-behavioral therapies; stress management, relaxation and emotional regulation; peer support; functional skills training in different occupational areas.

- Support system for residential, educational, professional and social participation and integration: natural resources versus community support structures.

Mandatory literature

Anthony W., Cohen M., Farkas M., & Gagne C (2002). ; Psychiatric rehabilitation. 2nd Ed. Boston: Center For Psychiatric Rehabilitation.
Anthony W., Farkas, M. (2012). ; Guia orientador do processo de reabilitação psiquiátrica: versão portuguesa (C. Queirós & A. Marques, Trans.). Porto: LIVPSIC.
Bennett-Levy James 340; Oxford guide to low intensity CBT interventions. ISBN: 978-0-19-959011-7
Bonder B. (2003). ; Psychopathology and function. 3rd ed. Slack Inc
Brito Luisa; A^saúde mental dos prestadores de cuidados a familiares idosos. ISBN: 972-8717-19-9
Carapinheiro Graça; Saberes e poderes no hospital. ISBN: 972-36-0306-3
Cordo, M. (2003). ; Reabilitação de pessoas com doença mental. Lisboa: Climepsi.
Susana Castro & Catarina Grande; Linking the early development instrument with the ICF-CY. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities Vol. 64 Nº. 1 p. 3-15. DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2016.1199112
Corrigan P. et al. ; Blame, shame and contamination., J. Family Psychology, 20, 239-246., 2006
Goffman Erving; Stigma. ISBN: 978-0-14-012475-0
Sofia Guichard & Catarina Grande; The role of environment in explaining frequency of participation of pre-school children in home and community activities. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities Vol. 65 Nº. 2 p. 108-115. DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2017.1378160
Hackmann Ann; Oxford guide to imagery in cognitive therapy. ISBN: 978-0-19-923402-8
Pratt, C., Gill, K. & Barrett, N. (2007). ; Psychiatric rehabilitation. (2nd Ed). Elsevier.
Alexandra Oliveira ; An action research project with sex worker peer educators in Lisbon, Portugal: collaboration as a key issue for empowerment. International Journal of Iberian Studies Vol. 31 Nº. 1 p. 11-26. DOI: 10.1386/ijis.31.1.11_1, 2019
Guerra Marina Prista 570; Intervenção psicológica em grupos em contextos de saúde. ISBN: 972-796-161-4
Seligman, E. et al. ; Positive psychology progress., American Psychologist, 60, 410-421., 2005
A. Teixeira & Alexandra Oliveira; Exploratory study on the prevalence of suicidal behavior, mental health and social support in female street sex workers in Porto, Portugal. Health Care for Women International Vol. 38 Nº. 2 p. 159-166. DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2016.1192172
Zimmerman, M. et al. ; Empowerment theory for rehabilitation research., Rehabilitation Psychology, 43, 3-16., 1998

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and practical classes with topics presentation and discussion.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Participação presencial	0,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	54,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Trabalho de campo	54,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

The students must have the minimum of 9.5 points in 20 at final evaluation.

The presence in class is mandatory according to the regulation in force in FPCEUP.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification is obtained with the final written work, which represents 100% of the classification.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

The improvement of classification is done according to the regulation in force in FPCEUP.

Observations

The discipline uses Moodle platform.

This master is teach with the collaboration of ESTSP-IPP; some of the bibliography can be found at this school.