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Course Description
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Course Name
Mental Health and Brain Function
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Prior university-level study of biological psychology.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
This module critically examines the nature and treatment of abnormal behaviour,
thought and feeling. Psychological disorders such as phobias, personality disorders,
eating disorders, schizophrenia, obsessions and compulsions, social anxiety, panic
disorders and mood disorders will be evaluated.The module will introduce the main characteristics of these disorders, current
approaches to understanding and the main treatment options. The module will also
explore how cognitive functions can be localised within the brain. Cognitive impairments
that can arise in some psychological disorders illnesses will be examined. Finally
examples of how neurobiological data can help inform an understanding of psychological
disorder will be evaluated.Autumn Semester summary:
? Diagnosis and Assessment
? Eating disorders
? Personality disorders
? Substance-use disorder
? Attention-deficit/ Hyperactivity disorder
? Conduct disorder
? The Executive Brain and Imaging the Brain
? Later Life and Neurocognitive deficitsSpring Semester summary:
? Anxiety disorders 1-4
? Mood disorders 1 and 2
? Treatment of Mental Health
? Mindfulness
? Schizophrenia
? Learning Disabilities
? Schizophrenia: Insights from Brain Imaging StudiesTeaching: 2 hour lectures weekly including an interactive discussion element
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? 1500 word essay (40%)
? 2 hour exam (60%)
STUDY OPTION 2: essay (100%)
STUDY OPTION 3: portfolio (tbc) (100%).Study Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
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