Module overview
This module will be an introduction to the psychology of metal health and wellbeing.
Students will first learn about the links between wellbeing and mental health. We will also cover how we define and categorise mental health using modern diagnostic systems, with examples from a few mental health conditions. They will also cover how research has influenced our evolving scientific understanding of mental health.
Students will be introduced to different perspectives of mental health, links between physical and mental health, sustainability, and how we use mental health theory and research in real-world contexts, such as treatments, policy, and global mental health. The module will also cover how experiences of stigma and inequalities influence the risk, development, and maintenance of mental health problems in the context of different perspectives.
Applied examples will be provided throughout relating to mood and psychotic disorders. Optional individual wellbeing exercises are also introduced to demonstrate theory and research in practice.
Coursework requires students to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to think critically about the module content in novel, applied tasks.
Linked modules
Pre-requisite: PSYC1016