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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Psychology Of Mental Wellbeing | |||
| Reference | SS1021 | Version | 1 |
| Created | December 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | February 2022 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| This module aims to provide an overview of the study of the phenomena of positive mental well-being and explore common mental health conditions. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the concepts of positive mental well-being and quality of life, their determinants, and how they can be improved. |
| 2 | Describe common mental health conditions and understand their causes and potential treatments. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| A comparison of the biomedical model and the biopsychosocial model. Mental wellbeing and quality of life and their determinants across the lifespan. An evaluation of the methods used to assess and define these concepts. Exploration of common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Description of endophenotypes with Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia as examples. Nature Vs Nurture Debate of the causes of mental health conditions. Socioeconomic and cultural determinants of health and wellbeing. The formation of adaptive and maladaptive coping styles and how to improve them. Self-management of own functioning and well-being and self-development. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a mainly lecture based module with supporting seminars/workshops and student-centred learning. The on-campus activities will be supplemented and supported with online activities where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Written coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Grade D or above must be achieved in all components to achieve a module pass. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A average for Component 1 |
| B | B average for Component 1 |
| C | C average for Component 1 |
| D | D average for Component 1 |
| E | E average for Component 1 |
| F | F average for Component 1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 7 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bennet, P. 2015. Clinical Psychology: psychopathology through the lifespan. Open University Press: Berkshire |
| 2 | Butler, G., Grey N., Hope RA. 2018. Manage your mind: the mental fitness guide. |
| 3 | Comer, R.J. 2018 Abnormal psychology. 10th ed. Work Publishers: New York |
| 4 | Lindsay, S. J. E. & Powell. G. E. 2007. The handbook of clinical adult psychology. Routledge: London. |
| 5 | Choo, C. C. & Roger, H. C. 2019 Clinical psychology casebook across the lifespan. Springer Nature: Singapore |