The Psychology of Mental Health

Module overview

This module will be an introduction to the psychology of metal health.

Students will first learn about definitions, symptom categorisation and modern diagnosis of mental health conditions. They will also cover how research, and different research methods have influenced the scientific understanding of mental health. Students will be introduced to different perspectives of mental health, links between physical and mental health, and real world applications of mental health research to treatments, policy, and global mental health. The module will also cover stigma and inequalities, and how this influences the development and maintenance of mental health in the context of different perspectives. Applied examples will be provided throughout relating to mood and psychotic disorders.

Linked modules

Pre-requisite: PSYC1016

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

There will be 11 Lectures (1 hour) with associated Q&A and topic discussion sessions (1 hour), 1 Reading week, and office hours available for discussion. Tutorials will cover writing in Plain English for science communication, and also applied examples of lecture knowledge to diagnosis and treatment.

Study time
Type	Hours
Lecture	22
Tutorial	2
Independent Study	126
Total study time	150

Assessment

Assessment strategy

Science Communication Essay

Take Home Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	30%
Final Assessment	70%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assessment	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External