Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mental Health and Psychiatry
Course Code: EHB207
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to learn fundamental concepts related to mental health and mental illnesses, to recognize psychological problems that may occur in individuals receiving home care services, to communicate effectively with patients and their families, and to develop appropriate approaches in the care process in accordance with ethical principles.

Course Content

This course covers fundamental concepts related to mental health and mental illnesses; it examines the biological, psychological, and social factors that affect mental health. The course addresses mental health issues an individual may encounter throughout their life cycle, common psychiatric illnesses, stress and coping mechanisms, effective communication with patients and their families, psychosocial support approaches, and practices for protecting and improving mental health in home care settings. Furthermore, patient rights, ethical principles, and the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork in mental health services are emphasized.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Murat ARI
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains fundamental concepts related to mental health and mental illnesses, as well as the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence mental health.
2.Identifies common mental health problems that may be observed in individuals receiving home care and assesses the impact of these problems on the individual's quality of life.
3.Applies principles of effective communication with individuals with mental health problems and their families, and develops appropriate approaches in the care process.
4.Evaluates ethical principles, patient rights, and professional responsibilities in mental health services.
5.Plans and implements basic care and support approaches for managing mental health problems in the home care process.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Varcarolis, E. (2017). Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach. Elsevier.
2.World Health Organization (WHO). (2022). Mental Health: Strengthening Our Response.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concepts of mental health and mental illness, definition and importance of mental health.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Biological, psychological, and social factors that affect mental health.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Concepts of normal and abnormal behavior, classification of mental illnesses.
Week 4 - Theoretical
The concept of stress, sources of stress, and coping mechanisms for stress
Week 5 - Theoretical
Protecting and improving mental health
Week 6 - Theoretical
Common mental disorders: depression and anxiety disorders
Week 7 - Theoretical
Common mental disorders: bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Week 8 - Theoretical
Substance Use Disorders / MİDTERM
Week 9 - Theoretical
Approach to individuals with mental illness and basic care principles
Week 10 - Theoretical
Communication with the patient and their relatives, therapeutic communication techniques
Week 11 - Theoretical
Psychosocial support and family education in home care
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethical principles and patient rights in mental health services
Week 13 - Theoretical
Multidisciplinary teamwork in mental health services
Week 14 - Theoretical
Protection and general assessment of mental health in home care services
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026