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PSY-10026 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 25 April 2024

PSY-10026 - Distress and Mental Health
Coordinator: Alexander Scott Tel: +44 1782 7 33625
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733736

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None



Barred Combinations

None


Description for 2024/25

Unfortunately, we all suffer distress at times, and our mental health can suffer. What insights and help can psychology offer? This module discusses psychological therapy approaches used by clinical psychologists and counsellors. It is hoped that students will gain a deeper understanding of the scope of psychology as one of the helping professions.

Aims
To introduce different conceptual frameworks of mental health and distress and encourage critical reflection of psychological theory and intervention.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/psy-10026/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Clearly communicate and explain issues around mental health and distress in written form: 1
Summarise and critique published literature on mental health: 1
Explain key psychological theories on mental health and distress: 1

Study hours

24 hours synchronous taught sessions
48 hours asynchronous guided learning
78 hours independent study (including assessment planning and writing)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Individual Report weighted 100%
1500 word written assignment
A written submission of 1500 words where students write an article for a lay audience on an aspect of mental health and distress covered within the course.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 25 April 2024