Mental Health and Therapy (PSYC7805)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
2L1T
Restricted
Restricted to students enrolled in MPsych, MpsychOrg or with permission of Director of Psychology programs.
Assessment methods
Case study presentation, case study report and diagnosis review.
Course enquiries
Doctor Cassandra Tellegen ()
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course will focus on various paradigms for conceptualising mental wellbeing and psychopathology. A biopsychosocial model for assessing the mental health and wellbeing of clients will be emphasised. Students will be encouraged to consider the use of psychological testing in counselling and the major classificatory systems for mental disorders as well as develop an understanding of the major disorders. They will be required to consider the role of psychopharmacology, and to administer, score and interpret self-report instruments such as the Beck Depression Inventory.
