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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Critically evaluate proposed models for the aetiology and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions.
Critically evaluate a range of theoretical approaches to psychological treatments and implications for practice.
Critically evaluate both psychological and pharmacological interventions in terms of clinical outcomes, acceptability and cost-effectiveness.
Critically evaluate the diagnostic systems and approaches applied to psychological distress and the impact this has on policy, practice and patient preference.
Critically evaluate the social determinants of mental health at the individual and collective level.
Introduction to psychopathology. Consideration of potential causes of mental ill-health framed within a lifespan approach. Overview of diagnostic systems and approaches to psychological distress and debates therein. Evaluation of the prevalence of mental ill-health among varying populations, for example, age, race, culture, socio-economic status. Consideration of potential barriers to treatment and interventions to overcome such barriers. Critical evaluation of interventions with attention on patient preference, cost and outcomes. Examination of the BPS Code of Ethics and Conduct and BPS activities related to social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion.
This module will be taught using a mixture of interactive workshops, the majority of which will be student-led. Students will be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts, sourcing independent reading and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE, as well as taking part in a wide range of learning activities, such as group discussions and presentations.
Workshops
Hours: 20
Intended Group size: Cohort
Independent guided study
Hours: 130
001 Leaflet & exposition; 3,000 words;end of semester 2 100%
Module Coordinator - Lisa Webster
Level - 7
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7PGS2P