Course Details

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE

PSY291

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
3PSY291MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program PSYCHOLOGY
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course • Familiarizing the students with the basic concepts of mental health and well-being
• Raising awareness on how mental health issues might be apparent in the context of the workplace
• Promoting a culture of positive work environment that supports mental health
• Managing their own mental health issues at work
• Raising awareness on the concept of mental illness stigma and how it is related to the work environment.
Course Content Bu ders, psikolojik sağlık ile ilgili temel kavramlar, konular, bu konuların iş yaşamında nasıl karşılık bulduğu ve iş yeri bağlamında psikolojik sağlık ile ilgili sorunları etkili bir biçimde nasıl yönetmek gerektiği üzerine genel kültür ve farkındalık geliştirme amacıyla tasarlanmıştır. Dersin içeriği psikolojik sağlık ile ilgili temel kavramları, iş yaşamında psikolojik sağlığı ve işe bağlı stres konularını, psikolojik sağlık açısından pozitif bir iş yeri ortamının ve iş yaşam kültürünün özelliklerini, kişinin iş yaşamı sürecinde yaşayabileceği psikolojik sağlık sorunlarıyla etkili bir biçimde başa çıkabilmesini ve psikolojik rahatsızlıklara yönelik damgalama ile psikolojik rahatsızlığı olan insanların iş yaşantısına dahil edilmesi tartışmalarını kapsamaktadır.
Course Methods and Techniques Reading lecture notes uploaded on Canvas.
Lecture
Active learning (i.e., class discussions, in-class activities, and assignments).
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Öznur Öncül Demir https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/oznur.oncul oznur.oncul@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources NCFE (2020). Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace.
Golding, E. & Diaz, P. (2020). Mental Wealth: A Managers’ Guide to Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being. Morgan James Publishing, New York: USA
Hasson, G. & Butler, D. (2020). Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees. John Wiley & Sons, West Sussex: UK
1) NCFE (2020). Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace.
2) Golding, E. & Diaz, P. (2020). Mental Wealth: A Managers’ Guide to Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being. Morgan James Publishing, New York: USA
3) Hasson, G. & Butler, D. (2020). Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees. John Wiley & Sons, West Sussex: UK

Course Category
Social Sciences %50
Health %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 1 % 30
Ödev 15 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
17
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Tartışma 5 2 10
Okuma 12 2 24
Yüz Yüze Ders 13 3 39
Der Dışı Final Sınavı 1 48 48
Ders Dışı Ara Sınav 1 24 24
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 145

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Identify basic concepts and issues of mental health and well-being
2 Recognize mental health issues that might arise in the workplace
3 Explain how to identify the mental health issues that they may have at work
4 Discuss the basic elements of a supportive working environment


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction None Lecture notes
2 Definition of Mental Health Reading Lecture notes
3 Physical health and stress Reading Lecture notes
4 Psikolojik rahatsızlıklar Reading Lecture notes
5 Crisis situations Reading Lecture notes
6 Importance of positive relationships Reading Lecture notes
7 Mid-Term Exam Preparation for the exam Lecture notes
8 Spring break None .
9 Supporting individuals with mental ill health Reading Lecture notes
10 Recovery process Reading Lecture notes
11 Stigma and discrimination Reading Lecture notes
12 Stigma and discrimination Reading Lecture notes
13 Supporting own mental health Reading Lecture notes
14 Psychologically supportive work environment Reading Lecture notes
15 In-class activities Reading Lecture notes


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 1 3 2 2 4
C1 3 4 3 2 3 2 3 1 2 2 1 3
C2 3 5 4 4 3 2 2 1 3 2 3 5
C3 3 1 3 4 2 2 3 4 1 2 2
C4 3 4 2 4 4 4 3 2 4 3 3 5

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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