Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
6506CPSY-JAN-PAR
6506CPSY-SEP-PAR
Aims
To explore the biological and psychological approaches to mental illness, and the diagnostic process.
To continue professional development and enhance knowledge, and skills in Psychology, Pathology within Mental illnesses which can be applied to real world contexts and working with clients.
To enhance methods and assessments that facilitates employability skills, Client work, referral processes, problem-solving and communication.
It aligns with the aims and ethical considerations of the BACP framework .
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate the process from diagnosis to treatment of a particular mental health illness
2.
Present key symptoms and best working practice of a particular mental health illness
3.
Critically discuss the ethical considerations when using mental health diagnostic tools and processes
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
The DSM5
Diagnostic Tools
BACP ethical framework
Ethical working practices
Comparisons of abnormalities
Evaluating various approaches
What is normality?
Referral processes
Treatments of mental health illnesses
Developmental disorders
Mental health illnesses
Social problems
Personality disorders
The DSM5
Diagnostic Tools
BACP ethical framework
Ethical working practices
Comparisons of abnormalities
Evaluating various approaches
What is normality?
Referral processes
Treatments of mental health illnesses
Developmental disorders
Mental health illnesses
Social problems
Personality disorders
Assessments
Presentation
Essay