BSc Psychology / Course details

Introduce students to fundamental questions about the nature and experience of mental distress; Critically evaluate the validity of a medical model approach to classification and treatment of mental distress; Provide an introduction to evidence-based treatment modalities and their therapeutic targets in the management of mental distress; Develop key transferable skills in critical and analytical thinking, reflectivity, writing skills, communication and personal development.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the  underpinnings and dominant models of mental health and distress; Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of methods used in the assessment and classification of mental health and distress; Describe key factors across the bio-psycho-social spectrum involved in the genesis and maintenance of mental distress; Describe the nature of interaction between social, psychological and biological factors in bringing about mental distress; Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of different treatment modalities (e.g. pharmacotherapies, psychotherapies) used to alleviate mental distress

Critically evaluate dominant medical model approaches to classification and treatment of mental distress; Consider ways through which psychological, social and biological factors may interact to influence mental health; Develop foundational skills in critical thinking and the ability to critique theories and methodologies used for researching mental health and wellbeing

Appraise empirical data; Summarise and communicate relevant clinical and research knowledge relevant to the topics covered in the lecture series

Present information, ideas and arguments in written form with due regard to the target audience and discipline conventions; Sustain and develop cogent and coherent argument; Work in a group to solve problems

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