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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
PDR 5609	MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

Offered By

Guidance and Psychological Counseling Non-Thesis (Evening)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SEBAHAT SEVGI UYGUR

Offered to

Guidance and Psychological Counseling Non-Thesis (Evening)

Course Objective

The mental health literacy course aims to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness by covering the knowledge, beliefs and skills that enable the recognition, management and prevention of mental health problems.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1	Explain the effects of stigmatization of psychological problems on individuals.
2	Discuss the causes of psychological problems and how these problems can manifest.
3	Understand the risk factors for psychological problems and comprehend preventive measures.
4	Explain the sources of help offered in the community and professional health services.
5	Discuss approaches to improve mental health literacy in individuals.
6	Evaluate effective methods to protect and strengthen mental health.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	Introduction to the Course
2	Defining Mental Health, Psychological Problems and Mental Health Literacy
3	Information on Specific Psychological Problems
4	Stigmatization of Psychological Problems
5	Experiences of Psychological Problems and the Importance of Family Communication
6	Research on Mental Health Literacy
7	Measuring Mental Health Literacy
8	Assignments, General Evaluation
9	Interventions and Programs to Improve Mental Health Literacy in Children and Adolescents
10	Interventions and Programs to Improve Mental Health Literacy for Adults and Elders
11	Interventions for Psychological Problems
12	Innovative Approaches in the Intervention of Psychological Problems
13	Help and Support Search/Organizations
14	Positive Mental Health and Self-Care Skills
15	Final

Recomended or Required Reading

Crawford, P. (2022). Mental Health Literacy and Young People. Emerald Publishing Limited.
Steiner, C. (2014). Akıllı Bir Kalple Duygusal Okuryazarlık: Duygusal Farklılıklar ve Ruh Sağlığı. Nobel Yayıncılık.
National Academies of Sciences (2019). The Intersection of Behavioral Health, Mental Health, and Health Literacy. National Academies Press.
Okan, O., Bauer, U., Levin-Zamir, D., Pinheiro, P., & Sørensen, K. (2019). International Handbook of Health Literacy: Research, practice and policy across the lifespan (p. 764). Policy Press.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, Active Learning, Discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming, Drill and Practice, Case Study, Problem Solving

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	ASG	ASSIGNMENT
2	PRS	PRESENTATION
3	FCG	FINAL COURSE GRADE	ASG * 0.50 + PRS * 0.50

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Students will be evaluated with assignments and presentations within the scope of this course.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

In order to be successful in the course, attendance to at least 70% of the courses is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Dr. Sebahat Sevgi UYGUR
sevgi.uygur@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Appointment Hours
Monday 13:30-15:30
Wednesday 13:30-15:30
You can also send a message 24/7 via Online DEU.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures	13	3	39
Preparations before/after weekly lectures	13	5	65
Preparing assignments	1	10	10
Preparing presentations	1	10	10
Quiz etc.	2	1	2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			126

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO	PO.1	PO.2	PO.3	PO.4	PO.5	PO.6	PO.7	PO.8	PO.9	PO.10
LO.1	5	4	4	4	5	5	5	5	5	5
LO.2	5	4	4	4	5	5	5	5	5	5
LO.3	5	4	4	4	5	5	5	5	5	5
LO.4	5	4	4	4	5	5	5	5	5	5
LO.5	5	4	4	4	5	5	5	5	5	5
LO.6	5	4	4	4	5	5	5	5	5	5

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Description of Individual Course Units

Offered By

Level of Course Unit

Course Coordinator

Offered to

Course Objective

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

Recomended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Assessment Criteria

Language of Instruction

Course Policies and Rules

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Office Hours

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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