Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The aim of this module is to enable students to critically discuss issues pertinent to mental health and illness, including the conceptualisation, assessment and treatment of a range of psychological difficulties and disorders. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically consider historical and contemporary conceptualisations of mental health and illness 2. Understand and appraise the diagnostic systems and assessment methods used by psychologists to identify psychological difficulties and disorders 3. Discuss the epidemiology, clinical features, etiology and treatment approaches for common psychological disorders 4. Critically evaluate research and practice in the area including key ethical issues in mental health service delivery | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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