The aim of this module is to develop students’ understanding of psychology from the perspective of atypical or abnormal development or behaviour, and provide knowledge to understand client behaviour and support client needs throughout appropriate interventions. As society mental, emotional and cognitive health is an ongoing and dynamic subject the syllabus content will be expanded or modified as the case may be, to reflect developments in the mental health sector set out in this module.In order to progress, all components of module assessment must be passed by students – failure to successfully to complete any component will require repeat assessment/exam.
Introduction to Society and Mental, Emotional and Cognitive Health
A brief outline of how knowledge of and attitude towards mental illness/disorder has evolved over the past century and present current paradigms of abnormal or atypical development and behaviour. Myths of mental illness; Prejudice and discrimination; Stigma; Gender, transgender and mental health; Psychiatry, power and politics will be examined. Students will become familiar with definitions and prevalence of mental health nationally and internationally, the DSM IV, the ICD 11, and the basic issues involved in classification and assessment of abnormal behaviour including problems of diagnosis and labelling will be discussed
Mental, Emotional and Cognitive Health
The major theoretical perspectives and critical evaluation: biological, behavioural, psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic and sociocultural. Development of new ways of understanding mental health: Biopsychosocial and the Power Threat Meaning Framework
Aetiology of Mental Disorders
Schizophrenia; Mood disorders; Suicide; Anxiety disorders; Eating disorders; Addiction, ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities
Therapeutic Interventions and Application to Social Care
Students will appreciate how knowledge of the underlying psychological disorder/dysfunction helps social care workers to understand and deal with the behavioural manifestation of the disorder and apply their knowledge to meet the needs of the service user. Students will understand biological, psychological and cultural approaches to therapy; Multimodal Therapy; Mindfulness Training; Life skills training; the role of Self Help/ recovery plans; Psychosocial/Vocational Rehabilitation; Community psychology; Positive psychology
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |
| Formal Examination | 50 |