Depression in Adolescents (C8902)
Depression in Adolescents
Module C8902
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will cover topics such as the characteristics of depression in young people, the broad range of potential causes of depression, and the evidence-base for the treatment of adolescent depression. The module may examine the historical models which have led to the development of specific treatments, such as the cognitive model of depression, but generally will emphasise and evaluate recent advances in the field. This could include approaches to diagnosis, and the arrival of the Child and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP-IAPT) initiative. At the end of the module you should have an understanding of the complex developmental pathways and current treatment outcomes of depression in adolescence.
Module learning outcomes
Systematically understand a broad range of causes and treatments of depression in adolescence
Analyse current research that has examined development and treatment of depression in adolescence, considering their strengths and limitations, and their contribution to the field
Communicate to specialist and non-specialist audiences the characteristics of depression in young people, and recent empirical evidence examining causes and treatment outcomes
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 11 | 33.33% |
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 | 66.67% |
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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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