Foundations of Adult Mental Health module (PY50429)

This module will provide you with an introduction to foundational topics surrounding adult mental health. You will develop basic knowledge and critical thinking skills to evaluate theories and debates in the field of adult mental health. Sample topics include the following:

• An exploration of mental health difficulties, such as anxiety and mood disorders
• A critical understanding of classification and diagnostic perspectives
• Diversity, culture, and mental health
• Professional ethics
• Careers in mental health

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• learn about the history of mental health
• critically examine major areas of psychopathology
• learn to think critically regarding mental health research and develop a reflective, scientist-practitioner approach

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• critically understand several common mental health disorders
• have familiarity with professional ethics and apply this knowledge in real world settings as ethical practice
• identify, read, and evaluate relevant research
• express your knowledge in writing and discussions
• apply theoretical knowledge and research findings to practical examples in the context of mental health

Assignments / assessment

• written assessment 1 (50%)
• written assessment 2 (50%)

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

• face-to-face lectures
• tutorials
  • discuss assignment details and feedback