Individual Differences II: Abnormal Psychology

This module will explore Abnormal Psychology, it will encompass what mental disorders are and how they have been viewed currently and throughout history.  There will be reference to both the DSM and ICD  (mental disorder classification frameworks) and there will be an overview of how mental health professionals work with mental disorders. 

This medical view of mental disorder will be explored and discussed, and alternative perspectives will be presented. 

1. Outline the history of mental illness and the treatments used both historically and in modern times 

2. Describe classification systems for the assessment of mental illness

3. Identify symptoms and aetiology of the major psychological disorders

4. Discuss the influence of biological factors on the development of psychological disorders

5. Apply knowledge about diagnosis and symptoms to case studies

6. Define different conceptualisations of the source and treatment of mental illness and the impact these perspectives have on treatment with specific reference to social prescribing as a modality of work. 

7. Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of stigma in mental illness