Psychology of Mental Health
As well as an introduction to the main psychological problems of adulthood, this module invites you to consider the historical development and current conceptualisations of mental health distress – including the interaction of dispositional and environmental factors, as well as the socio-cultural context in which such problems evolve and develop.
Key Topics
> A brief history of approaches to mental health disorders
> Schizophrenia
> The psychology of `delusions'
> Depression
> Post-traumatic stress
> Personality disorders: Disordered diagnoses?
> Anorexia & bulimia nervosa
> The role of the clinical psychologist: assessment, therapeutic approaches & basic procedures
Assessment
There are a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.
You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year. Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.