Teaching and assessment for Psychology of Mental Health MSc

This module covers the basic skills and knowledge necessary to carry out research in Psychological Science. Topics include empiricism and the research cycle, the relationship between science and society – emphasizing the importance of scientifically literate citizens, and the critical evaluation of scientific claims in the published literature.

Many questions of interest to psychologists are complex and such complexity requires we use a variety of methods and analytic techniques. This module will develop your understandings of the value of research based on the analysis of qualitative (non-numeric) data.

This module allows you to independently produce a piece of psychological research under academic supervision.

You will learn to conduct a literature review, design a study, complete an ethics application, collect and analyse research data, and present your findings in a written dissertation

This module will provide an understanding of statistical analyses used in psychological research. Quantitative statistics methods will be explained on a high conceptual level, aiming for students to see links between various analyses.

You will learn about the neurobiological mechanisms that mediate memory. These include:

• the synaptic changes that are thought to underlie learning
• the systems-level processes that lead to the consolidation of memories
• the pathological changes that lead to a deterioration of memory in conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease

This module will introduce you to some of the ways in which neuroscience knowledge and research can be used to improve human health and wellbeing, focussing on the relief of pain, and therapeutic strategies to treat neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders.

This module offers an introduction to psychological and neurological disturbances and disorders occurring in infancy and childhood, diagnosis of mental disorders from infancy to childhood, and psychological assessment of young children.

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.

This module focuses on the ways in which our social relationships, group memberships (e.g. family, friends), and socio-economic circumstances influence our physical and mental health.

You will learn about the detrimental effects of negative relationships (e.g. child maltreatment, bullying) and the beneficial effects of supportive relationships (e.g. friendships) on health.

Self-regulation refers to a range of psychological processes that allow us to change our thoughts, behaviours, and emotions in favour of our longer-term goals.

In this module, you will explore advanced theoretical and applied aspects of self-regulation as they relate to everyday health, success, and wellbeing.

This module explores adverse experiences in childhood and the subsequent developmental and mental health outcomes in children, young people, and adults.

It will also cover suitable interventions to improve outcomes for individuals with ACEs.