Understanding Barriers and Access to MW (C8933J)
Understanding Barriers and Access to Mental Wellbeing
Module C8933J
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Students will gain in depth knowledge and understanding of the local barriers to accessing mental health services and the impact of intersectionality on mental health. They will also learn about local projects and services that aim specifically to break down barriers and provide access to MH services for CYP.
Full Module Description
Students will gain in depth knowledge and understanding of the local barriers to accessing mental health services and the impact of intersectionality on mental health. They will also learn about local projects and services that aim specifically to break down barriers and provide access to MH services for CYP.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of learning problems in CYP: including dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia and their impact on mental health.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the challenges that local communities face in supporting the well-being of their children and young people.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness steps being taken by local community organizations to help their children and young people reduce the risks of low well-being and to provide opportunities for them to increase their well-being.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of how to work with local communities to co-produce aims and strategies for increasing opportunities of well-being for local children, families and young people.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Report (2000 words) | Resit assessment period Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 60.00% |
| Presentation | Summer Vacation Week 16 Fri 16:00 | 40.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
Mr Tom Bostock
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Mr Peter Garwood
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Ms Nik Mansfield
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