Faculty of Technical Sciences

Subject: Mental health and psychosocial support in crisis (17.RDI019)

General information:
 
Category Scientific-professional
Scientific or art field Upravljanje rizikom od katastrofalnih događaja i požara
ECTS 10

Mastering theoretical knowledge and getting acquainted with appropriate methods and techniques of importance in the field of mental health and psycho-social support in crisis

Acquiring knowledge about the importance of mental health and providing psychiatric support in crisis. Capable of challenging challenges and dealing with crisis Possibility of recognizing problems in crisis, application and linking acquired knowledge in practice.

Mental health - the basic notion of significance. Crisis event and psychosocial support. Vulnerable groups and their recognition. Communication in crisis nd emergencies. Family in situation of crisis abd emergencies. Provide psychosocial support and help. Activities in improving mental health in a community in a crisis and emergencies. Individual and population approach in preserving mental health in crisis and emergencies . Prevention of stress among professionals and volunteers in crisis and emergencies. Work with children in crisis situations. Violence and abuse and crisis and emergencies. Self-help in crisis and emergencies.

Lectures, consultations, work in a large group and work in small groups, seminars. Student's work and their advancement are monitored through the lectures, discussion and group work. Mentor's work with students on certain topics in order to deepen their knowledge.

Authors Title Year Publisher Language
Inter-agency standing committee Working Group IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial support in Emergency settings 2007 The Inter-agency standing committee IASC English
Susan Clayton, Christie Manning, Kirra Krygsman, Meighen Speiser Mental Health and our Changing Climate: Impacts, Implications, and Guidance 2017 American Psychological Association English
WHO. Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence World Health Organization Geneva Mental Health in Emergencies 2003 WHO English
Inter-agency standing committee Working Group IASC Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Emergencies 2007 The Inter-agency standing committee IASC English
Course activity Pre-examination Obligations Number of points
Project Yes Yes 50.00
Theoretical part of the exam No Yes 50.00

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