Psychology
Understanding Clinical Psychology
Module code: C8524
Level 6
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Lecture
Assessment modes: Coursework
Mental health influences our everyday behaviour and interactions with others.
On this module, you’ll explore mental health issues and how disorders impact people throughout their lives. You’ll learn how psychologists make diagnoses and use theory to guide treatment.
Topics include:
- anxiety
- depression
- dementia
- modern evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Module learning outcomes
- Systematically understand key aspects of clinical psychology
- Show appreciation of the psychology study of mental illness
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current approaches to diagnosing and treating mental illness