Knowledge

The student...

can describe the general features of the most common mental health disorders and how these can be understood from different theoretical perspectives
can explain the characteristics and symptoms of the most common mental health disorders
can describe key therapeutic approaches used in the treatment of various psychological problems
can explain the difference between normality and abnormality in mental health throughout history
can explain the difference between symptom-based disorders, personality disorders and developmental disorders
can give an account of the main features of addiction problems
can describe the basis for evidence-based treatment and the implications of this

Skills

The student...

can discuss the differences between various symptom-based disorders, personality disorders and developmental disorders
can recognize and reflect on the symptoms in a case description
can critically assess the advantages and disadvantages of being given a diagnosis

General competence

The student...

can acquire and apply key knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment
can reflect on the impact on practice of the different theoretical approaches within psychology

Subject description 7105

Psychological disorders and treatment