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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HMS288 |
| Name | Climate Change and Community Mental Health |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Çiçek EDİZ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the effects of climate change on individual and community mental health, support their recognition of climate-related psychosocial risks, and contribute to the development of preventive, promotive, and supportive approaches in nursing care.
Course Content
Climate Change and Community Mental Health
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
GLOBAL CLIMATE CRISIS AND NURSING IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH (Editors: Asst. Prof Dr. Çiçek EDİZ, Asst. Prof Dr. Derya YANIK, Asst. Prof Dr. Sevda UZUN, Iksad Publications, 2023). Psychology and Climate Change: Contributions to Solutions and New Concepts (Editor: Gözde Kıral Uçar, Nobel Academic Publishing).
Notes
Articles and research notes provided by the course coordinator.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the fundamental concepts of climate change. |
| LO02 | Evaluates the effects of climate change on community health. |
| LO03 | Explains the psychosocial effects of climate change on mental health. |
| LO04 | Analyzes climate-related stress, trauma, and anxiety processes. |
| LO05 | Evaluates the level of vulnerability of at-risk groups to climate change. |
| LO06 | Explains the effects of disasters and climate crises on mental health. |
| LO07 | Discusses psychosocial resilience and coping strategies. |
| LO08 | Explains preventive and promotive approaches within the framework of community mental health. |
| LO09 | Develops appropriate approaches to climate change-related mental health problems in nursing care. |
| LO10 | Discusses ethical and professional responsibilities in the field of climate change and mental health. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the structure and functioning of the human body; evaluates healthy and sick individuals and plans appropriate nursing care | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the basic needs and factors affecting the health status of individuals, families, and society | 5 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans care for health protection and promotion by using concepts, theories, and effective communication techniques specific to nursing. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses scientific methods and evidence-based practices in nursing care. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively applies learning and teaching processes in nursing services. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows health policies, as well as duties, authorities, and responsibilities in legislation and management processes. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses scientific knowledge production and problem-solving methods. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, human rights, and social values. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Participates in policies, projects, and activities aimed at improving public health. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Takes responsibility for solving professional problems. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Is open to lifelong learning and continuously develops oneself. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an effective member of the healthcare team. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops oneself in professional, scientific, social, and cultural fields; uses a foreign language in their profession. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies appropriate to their field. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as disasters and epidemics, and takes an active role in crisis management. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Climate Change and Basic Concepts | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Climate Change and Health Relationship | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Effects of Climate Change on Community Health | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Climate Change from a Mental Health Perspective | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Eco-anxiety, Climate Anxiety, and Psychological Effects | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Mental Health After Trauma, Stress, and Disasters | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Vulnerable Groups and Climate Change | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Media, Indirect Trauma, and Information Exposure | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Psychosocial Resilience and Coping Strategies | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Community-Based Mental Health Approaches | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Nursing Roles and Interventions | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Preventive Mental Health and Educational Approaches | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Climate Change, Ethics, and Health Policies | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | General Evaluation and Student Presentations | Reading the relevant resources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 6 | 4 | 24 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 64 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,56 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||