On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Apply an in-depth understanding of the stress-vulnerability model to people experiencing schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder
2. Critically analyse the relationship between ambient and life event stressors and mental health and wellbeing
3. Apply effective therapeutic communication that promotes recovery for persons experiencing schizophrenia or bipolar affective disorder
4. Identify and critically analyse indicators of altered mood, perception, and thinking in person experiencing schizophrenia or bipolar affective disorder
5. Construct an individualised plan of care based on a critical analysis of protective factors for mental health and wellbeing
6. Critique a range of evidence-based biological (including psychopharmacological) and psychosocial interventions for working with people who experience altered mood, perception, and thinking
7. Appraise ethical and legal implications in relation to the promotion of mental health and wellbeing with the person experiencing schizophrenia or bipolar affective disorder

1. The stress-vulnerability model and its application to mental health promotion and practice
2. Person-centred care and problem-solving skills to develop mental health promotion and practice
3. Effective therapeutic communication for promoting recovery in mental health practice
4. Altered mood, perception, and thinking in the context of schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder as part of the mental state examination component of a mental health assessment
5. Mental health assessment and documentation - Ministry of Health, Mental Health Clinical Documentation Module Guidelines
6. Utilising evidence based practices to facilitate problem-solving and formulating interventions for working with people who experience altered mood, perception, and thinking in the context of schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder
7. Biological interventions:
- application of principles from The neurosciences and psychopharmacology for The provision of Safe and effective treatment with psychopharmacological agents
- understand dopamine pathway related efficacy and side effect profiles
- medication management strategies to promote Consumer concordance
- physical health Monitoring and role of mental health Nurse with Addressing metabolic Disorder
8. Psychosocial interventions:
- social skills training
- strategies for promoting inclusion
- strategies for early intervention and relapse prevention
- family focussed care - Working with families and informal carers
- community psychiatric supportive treatment (CPST)
- cognitive-Behavioural strategies
9. Legal and ethical issues related to mental health practice
10. Mental health and wellbeing issues as it relates to people with schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder
- carers/family/friends
- services
- cultural Sensitivity/safety/competence
11. Case histories highlighting altered mood, perception, and thinking, specifically related to schizophrenia or bipolar affective disorder