96634 Mental Health Conditions and Psychological Wellbeing
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): ((48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10477 Bachelor of Psychology OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10478 Bachelor of Psychology Bachelor of Criminology OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09169 Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)) AND 96630 Introduction to Psychology A AND 96632 Introduction to Psychology B)
Description
Understanding mental health conditions and interventions is an important and evolving area of inquiry in psychology. In this subject, students critically evaluate historical perspectives and contemporary models of the development, classification, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions. Students learn how various socio-cultural factors and scientific developments have shaped dominant models of professional understanding and practice. Students apply their knowledge and critical thinking skills to case examples, considering a range of theoretical models and evaluating the evidence-base for diverse models of mental health and psychological wellbeing, intervention and/or service delivery.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 006. | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and interventions. |
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| 008. | Differentiate between what does and does not meet criteria for a mental health condition according to current dominant classification systems. |
| 012. | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychology's major subfields and key theories in psychology. |
| 024. | Critically evaluate evidence-based treatment options for mental health conditions. |
| 045. | Critically reflect on ethical and/or social issues relevant to theoretical models of psychology. |
| 055. | Apply knowledge and skills that are responsive to cultural diversity, including Indigenous Australians and Indigenous Australian contexts. |
| 060. | Justify diverse models of mental health and psychological wellbeing, intervention and/or service delivery. |
| 092. | Critically reflect on professional practice issues within an evolving discipline. |