The Psychology of Mental Health

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• evaluate theories in mental heath
• demonstrate knowledge of theories in mental health
• describe research and evaluate how well research has informed mental health theory and practice
• illustrate independent learning by reading material beyond the lecture

Students will be introduced the Psychology of Mental health and wellbeing. Models and theories that explain the development and maintenance of mental ill-health, including 1) Genetics and Biological Explanations, 2) Environmental and Psychological Explanations, 3) Biomedical Model, 4) Biopsychosocial Model. Treatment of mental illness will be discussed using models previously covered. The concept of researching mental health will be discussed, covering different research methods used in the field, as well as real-world applications of knowledge and research. Concepts of Global Mental Health perspectives, as well as the impact of stigma and inequality on mental health will also be discussed.

Module content will be applied to the study of psychological disorders, including Affective Disorders (Depression), and Psychotic Disorders, as well as general wellbeing. Skills will be developed in communicating mental health research to non-psychologists through coursework.

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.

Assessment strategy

Science Communication Essay

Take Home Assessment

Summative

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

Referral

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

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External