This course uses health promotion and population health frameworks to inform an understanding of mental health that goes beyond diseases and individual behaviors to consider the social determinants of mental health (SDMH). Situational transitions that are layered onto the SDMH create further health challenges. Health promotion focuses on advocating for the principles of primary health care to achieve resilience, justice and empowerment for individuals and families living with addictions and mental health challenges.
Prerequisites
(NURS 2261, NURS 2263, NURS 2264, NURS 2265, NURS 2266), or, (NURS 1357, NURS 1358, NURS 1359, NURS 1399).
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Clinical reasoning and Relational Inquiry – Theoretical perspectives, Culture, Ways of Knowing Transitions: Transitions Theory, Situational Transitions Framework and processes in Mental Health Social Determinants of Mental Health (SDMH) Primary Health Care – Principles & Mental Health Promotion Promoting Mental Health – Building Recovery: Hope, Identify and Meaning Promoting Mental Health – Empowerment and Social Justice
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72827 |
September 3, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.