Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of Kent
Course Title:
Mental Health: Diagnosis, Interventions and Treatments
Course Number:
PSYC6410
Course Description:
This module will provide students with theoretical instruction and opportunities for critical evaluation in abnormal psychology. It will examine the origins and identification of different forms of atypical cognitions and behaviours and investigate the psychological and social impact for patients. It will cover some of the major mental health disorders, focusing primarily on what research has to say about their social/cognitive/biological bases and the implications they have for treatment. In addition, the module will describe several methodological approaches, ask fundamental questions about the meaning of normality. The historical developments in this field will be examined and current interventions and treatments will feature highly in this module.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
PSYC 3---
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