Models and Approaches in Mental Illness (MAMI)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MEDS3028 | Psychiatry and Applied Psychology | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MEDS3028
- School
- Psychiatry and Applied Psychology
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The module will explore theoreticl, research and clinical approaches to the understanding of the aetiology and treatment of common mental illness/disorders such as mood and anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.
This is a multi-contributor module which will draw upon international as well as local research in these fields at the University of Nottingham.
Knowledge and understanding of the following in common mental health
Models and approaches that are being used to understand how mental health problems are caused and/or maintained and how they can be treated, e.g. cognitive-behavioural models, pharmacological and psychosocial approaches.
Link between brain and cognitive function and underlying psychological and/or clinical problems.
Methods used in research and clinical practice to study and/or manage the psychopathology of mental illness, e.g. neuroimaging and other brain methods (e.g. electrophysiology, transcranial magnetic stimulation, etc.), robotic technology/virtual reality, and cognitive/behavioural techniques (e.g. cognitive training/stimulation, cognitive rehabilitation, social support networking, etc.)
Target Students
Third year BMedSci.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 6 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: 3000 word essay
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module is designed so that students can attain some of the outcomes specified by the GMC in Outcomes for Graduates (2018) in the areas of Professional values and behaviours; Professional skills; and Professional knowledge. These are detailed in the Module Learning Outcomes.During the module ‘Models and Approaches in Mental Illness’ students will be building on previous learning and acquiring knowledge, skills and attitudes required for assessment and management of patients with a core spectrum of clinical presentations and conditions. This willconsist of a mixture of lectures,student-led group discussions and self-directed learning usinglibrary and e-resources. There is a requirement for students to undertake significant private study including reading and critically evaluating review articles and research papers in the field of applied psychology andpsychiatry.Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to meet areas within the GMC outcomes as follows.
The full wording is found in Outcomes for Graduates (2018) and in module study guides using the OfG paragraph numbers.
2c, 2g, 2s, 5g, 6a, 14h, 14n, 18l, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, 25a, 25c, 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d, 26e, 26f, 26g