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Psychosocial Perspectives on disorders (PSYC90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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Topics covered may include diagnoses as psychosocial phenomena, models of stress, interpersonal bases of psychopathology and implications for psychotherapy; factors in help-seeking, accessing the mental health system; psychosocial aspects/perspectives on specific disorders or areas of interest such as chronic pain, grief, and psychosomatic illness; Ethnicity, cultural, gender, aging and family issues. Ethical issues, theoretical perspectives, current clinical practice and evidence from the clinical research literature are emphasised.
Intended learning outcomes
Students will be given the opportunity to gain an understanding of the complexity and impact of psychosocial factors and sociocultural context on personality development, emotional disorders and clinical practice (with an emphasis on facilitating an appreciation of the theoretical and empirical bases of current perspectives).
Generic skills
Improved problem solving skills
Improved written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022