SWK285 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Risk Management, Biopsychosocial Model, Dross
Document Summary
In australia, individuals are expected to accept that scientific and medical solutions can prevent and cure illness and disease, however, health is not an objective state, but dependent on historical, cultural, political, social and economic contexts. These interrelationships are explored using anti-oppressive theories that privilege social models of health. The course explores the social constructions of health and the role legislation plays across a range of health issues. The course focuses on mental health and the nature of professional practice in australian public health services. On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Describe and explain the historical, conceptual and political foundations to approaches to health and wellbeing. An ability to use progressive theories to critique modernist models of health interventions in australia and their impact on. Communicate innovative and creative strategies for social change to address oppression and injustice in the population"s health.
