After completing the course the student will be able to
- locate social psychiatric research in the domain of public health research
- describe the present state of two specific fields in social psychiatry
- discuss current challenges and action plans for arranging mental health services in countries with different states of economy

Teaching methods: Independent working in the Moodle learning environment. Organized non-stop from September to May every year.

In the academic year 2015-2016 the course tasks must be completed by 31.5.2016 in order to allow time for evaluation in June.

1. Watching the lecture & answering the questions concerning the lecture. Work needed apr. 1-2 hr. (0.05 ects)
2. Reading and compiling a lecture diary of the book. Work needed apr. 45 hrs. (1.70 ects)
3. Essay: Developing mental health services. Work needed apr. 80-88 hrs. (3 ects)
4. Commentary. Work needed apr. 5 hrs. (0.20 ects)
5. Reflection. Work needed apr. 1-2 hrs. (0.05 ects)

Enrollment: contact university instructor Kirsti Nurmela, e-mail: kirsti.nurmela@uta.fi

A lecture and individual work in the Moodle learning environment.

For approval all the tasks have to be completed within a six months from the date of enrollment. A delay results a rejection.