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School of Psychology

Dev Mods, Psychopathology and Health Leg (995C8J)

Developmental Models, Pathology and Healthcare Legislation

Module 995C8J

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module Outline

Students will gain knowledge in developmental models and relevant legislation policy and frameworks associated with working with CYP mental healthcare. Students will also be introduced to concepts in the therapeutic relationship and group processes relevant to CYP.

Full Module Description

Students will gain knowledge in developmental models and relevant legislation policy and frameworks associated with working with CYP mental healthcare. Students will also be introduced to concepts in the therapeutic relationship and group processes relevant to CYP.

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of concepts of mental health and mental illness for CYP

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of diagnostic category systems in mental health

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of a range of social, medical and psychological explanatory models

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant mental health policy and health and social care legislation

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (2000 words)Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00100.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterWorkshop8 hours00000000000

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Mr Peter Garwood

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Mr Tom Bostock

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