Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of Leicester
Course Title:
Neuroscience of Mental Health
Course Number:
PS3114
Course Description:
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Discuss current understanding of the underlying causes for a number of mental health disorders which may include:
addiction, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, dementia (due to, for example, Alzheimer's disease,
Parkinson's disease, mild cognitive impairment).
- Explain the neurobiological changes (in terms of circuitry and neurotransmitters) underlying specific mental health disorders.
- Discuss, using specific examples, pharmacological and psychological approaches available to treat such disorders.
- Identfiy and evaluate empirical research relevant to key research areas concerning specific mental health disorders.
- Produce written work under pressure that reflects a coherent and comprehensive line of argument
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
NEUR 461
Attachment Files:
Neuroscience of Mental Health.pdf
