PS9M Adult Mental Health
Short Title:
Full Title:
Adult Mental Health
Abnormal Psychology - Adult Mental Health
Module Code:
Valid From:
PS9M
June 2013
NFQ Level: 8 ECTS Credits: 5
Administrator:
Module Coordinator:
Description:
Ms. Dee McKiernan
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the main psychological disorders commonly encountered in clinical practice. The focus is on clinical description, etiology, and the best practice treatment modality for each psychological disorder. This module focuses mainly on issues pertaining to adult mental health.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
1.
Show an understanding of the key concepts, theories and methods pertaining to this field.
2.
Display a working knowledge of the key terms used.
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of various psychological disorders and identify the diagnostic criteria for a range of disorders.
4.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the professional schemas used in the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders.
5.
Show a familiarity with the treatment methods used for specific disorders and the relevant empirical evidence for their effectiveness .
Pre-requisite Learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
PS3M
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
Indicative Context
What is abnormal behaviour? Models of psychopathology.
Classification, diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders.
Anxiety disorders.
Mood disorders.
Schizophrenia.
Dissociative and somatoform disorders.
Personality disorders.
Substance related disorders.
Sexual and gender identity disorders.
Aging and psychological disorders.
Assessment Breakdown
Seminar paper
In-class test
End of module examination
10
30
60
%

Coursework Breakdown
Type Description
PS9M Adult Mental Health
Workload
Type
Lecture
Seminar
Independent Learning
Assignment
Outcome addressed
Full-Time Hours per semester
Description
Lecturing input
Discussion
Self-directed reading and revision
Researching, structuring information, writing up
% of
Total
Assessment Date
Hours
24
1
100
Total Workload 125
Resources
Essential Book Resources
Core
Davison, G. C. & Neale, J. M. (2008) Abnormal Psychology , 9 th Edition.
American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-R). Washington
D.C.
Carr, Alan. (2001). Abnormal Psychology . Hove, East Sussex: Psychology Press.
Getzfeld, Andrew R. (2006). Essentials of Abnormal Psychology.
Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley.
Kring, Ann M. et al. (2010). Abnormal Psychology (11 th Ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley.
Supplementary
Bennett, Paul. (2006). Abnormal and Clinical Psychology (2 nd . Ed.).
Maidenhead, Berkshire: Open University Press..
Davey, Graham. (2008 ). Psychopathology: Research, Assessment and Treatment in
Clinical Psychology . Chicester, West Sussex: British Psychological Society & Blackwell Publishing Co.
Stirling, John D. & Johathan S. E. Hellewell. (1999). Psychopathology . London: Routledge.
World Health Organization (WHO). (1992). Tenth Revision of the International Classification of Diseases.
Geneva: WHO.
Essential Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
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