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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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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 identifying factors which promote psychological well-being and the conceptualisation, assessment and treatment of a range of psychological difficulties and disorders. Consideration will be given to alternative means of conceptualising and addressing these issues. Students will also consider ethical and legal issues related to psychological health and well-being, disorder and difficulties. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically consider and evaluate historical and contemporary conceptualisations of mental health and illness 2. Engage in advanced consideration and evaluation of ethical and legal issues surrounding research and practice in psychological distress and disorder. 3. Recognise and critically understand how stigma may result from psychological diagnosis and the impact that this may have. 4. Critically appraise the diagnostic systems and assessment methods used by psychologists to identify psychological difficulties and disorders 5. Critically evaluate current knowledge of the epidemiology, clinical features, etiology and treatment approaches for common psychological disorders 6. Critically consider and evaluate evidence on factors which promote psychological health and well-being. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Students will engage in a series of interactive lectures and seminars to cover the topics listed below:Introduction to ‘abnormality’, psychological health and distressConsideration of the debates regarding terminology in relation to mental health and illness.Historical and contemporary conceptualisations of mental health and illness.Ethical, and legal issues related to mental health (including research and practice)Stakeholder involvement in treatment and researchModels of the etiology and treatment of psychological disorders in Clinical and Counselling Psychology.Assessment and diagnosis of psychological disorders in Clinical and Counselling Psychology.Alternative approaches to understanding psychological difficulties and disorders.Clinical features, etiology and treatment of a range of common psychological difficulties and disorders:may include anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, depressive and bipolar disorders, suicidal behavior, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, developmental difficulties and disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, sexual disorders, substance use and addictive disorders and neurocognitive disorders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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