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PSYC3018: Mental Health Conditions

2025 unit information

This unit critically examines the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of major mental health conditions across the lifespan, centering the stories of individuals who have experienced these conditions. The mental health conditions discussed are; anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder), obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma- and stress-related disorders, depressive disorders, childhood disorders, eating disorders (such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating), addictive behaviors (including drug, alcohol, and gambling), psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and sexual dysfunctions. This unit utilises a culturally reflective lens that considers the various determinants influencing mental health, particularly within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations and First Nations communities. By fostering greater awareness and understanding, the unit aims to offer culturally sensitive insights into mental health, address the challenges and stigma faced by those living with mental health conditions, and explore the dynamic and evolving nature of psychological research and practice.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Science

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Psychology Academic Operations
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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(PSYC2010 or PSYC2910 or PSYC2011 or PSYC2911 or PSYC2015 or PSYC2915)
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 ? 
Semester 1 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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