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PSYC3018: Mental Health Conditions
2027 unit information
Why do mental health conditions develop, and what complexities and challenges surround their diagnosis and treatment? This unit brings together lived experience perspectives, contemporary psychological science, and clinical practice to deepen students understanding of mental health beyond diagnostic labels. Students will critically examine major mental health conditions across the lifespan, including obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma- and stress-related disorders, depression, eating disorders, addictive behaviours, psychotic disorders, sexual dysfunctions, personality disorders, and childhood disorders. Particular attention is given to the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations and First Nations communities. Students will critically engage with the complexities of mental health and the challenges of delivering effective, equitable, and culturally responsive care within a constantly evolving evidence base.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Psychology Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(PSYC2010 or PSYC2910 or PSYC2011 or PSYC2911 or PSYC2015 or PSYC2915) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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(PSYC2014 or PSYC2017) |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand core concepts in abnormal psychology in their historical and philosophical contexts
- LO2. identify the core diagnostic features of specific psychological disorders and differentiate these from normal behaviours, as well as from the features of other disorders
- LO3. compare and contrast theoretical perspectives on the nature, causes, and maintenance of psychological disorders
- LO4. seek, identify and critically examine empirical evidence concerning the causes, maintenance and treatment of psychological disorders.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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