Developmental Approaches in Mental Health

Module code: PSY732P

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1

Contact: Prof Rachael Bedford

This module takes a developmental science approach to understanding mental health conditions. It will introduce common mental health conditions which typically emerge during childhood and adolescence and discuss the underlying developmental pathways and precursors. It will consider, compare, and contrast psychological, social, and (neuro)biological perspectives on child and adolescent mental health. This module will also have an applied perspective, discussing clinical interventions and evaluating their empirical basis.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
Level: 7