Module Details
Module Code: |
BEHV C4701 |
Module Title:
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Psychology, Adjustment and Alternative Views
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Title:
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Psychology, Adjustment and Alternative Views
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Janette Davies
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Module Author:: |
Sarah Robinson
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to further expand on theoretical approaches examined in Psychology and Positive Change. Students will understand the recovery approaches to mental health. Furthermore insight will be gained into issues and interventions relevant to minority mental health.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Evaluate mental health issues from a holistic perspective.D1 p3 p5 p8 p10 p22; D2 p12; D3 p1; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p8 p10 |
LO2 |
Critically analyse interventions for psychological distress.D1 p3 p5 p8 p10; D2 p2; D3 p1 p6; D4 p4; D5 p5 p11 p12 p16 |
LO3 |
Evaluate the role of recovery in the area of mental health.D1 p3 p5 p10 p22 p23; D2 p2 p4 p12; D3 p1 p6; D4 p4; D5 p8 p12 p16 |
LO4 |
Demonstrate awareness of the complexities of minority mental health.D1 p5 p8 p10 p12 p22; D2 p2 p4 p12; D3 p1 p15 D4 p4; D5 p7 p8 p10 p12 |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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9873 |
PSYC C3R04 |
Psychology of Mental Health and Neurodiversity |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Interventions
• Drawing further on theories and perspectives outlined in semester 1 -
• Evidence based psychological interventions
• Advances and developments in intervention and support
• Person centered interventions
D1 p3 p5 p8 p10; D2 p2; D3 p1 p6; D4 p4; D5 p5 p11 p12 p16
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Mental health from a holistic perspective
• Drawing further on theories and perspectives outlined in semester 1 - Biopsychosocial approach, diathesis stress model, power threat meaning framework, beyond classification systems.
• Explanations – Biological, neurodevelopmental, psychological, social and cultural.
• Voice of the service user
• Sexual and gender identity issues, self-harm and suicide, schizophrenia, addiction.
D1 p3 p5 p8 p10 p22; D2 p12; D3 p1; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p8 p10
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Recovery
• The role of recovery plans
• Advancing recovery initiative
• Current policy and frameworks
D1 p3 p5 p10 p22 p23; D2 p2 p4 p12; D3 p1 p6; D4 p4; D5 p8 p12 p16
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Minority Mental Health
• Prevalence, risk factors
• At risk groups for example travelling community, asylum seekers, LGBTI+, migrants, prisoners, homeless population
• Challenges for interventions
D1 p5 p8 p10 p12 p22; D2 p2 p4 p5 p12; D3 p1 p7 p15; D4 p4; D5 p5 p7 p8 p10 p12
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Critical Awareness
To embed critical thinking skills across all content specifically related to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
D1: P 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13,14, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23. D2: P 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17. D3: P 1,2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14,15. D4: P 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. D 5: P 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
D1: p3 p8; D2 p4 p5; D3: p6 p7 p15; D5: p1 p4 p5 p6 p10 |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
89 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Corner, R.J. & Comer, J.S.. (2018), Abnormal Psychology, 9th Ed.. Worth Publishers Inc., New York.
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Nolen-Hoeksema, S.. (2016), Abnormal Psychology, 7. McGraw Hill, New York, [ISBN: 9781259765667].
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Hall, A., Wren, M., Kirby, S.. (2013), Care Planning in Mental Health: Promoting Recovery, 2. Wiley & Sons, West Sussex, [ISBN: 9781118493762].
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Jennifer K. Bosson,Joseph A. Vandello,Camille E. Buckner. (2018), The Psychology of Sex and Gender, SAGE Publications, Incorporated, p.640, [ISBN: 9781506331324].
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Stacie Craft DeFreitas, PhD. (2019), African American Psychology, Springer Publishing Company, p.424, [ISBN: 9780826150066].
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Kenneth Yeager,David Cutler,Dale Svendsen,Grayce M. Sills. (2013), Modern Community Mental Health, Oxford University Press, p.520, [ISBN: 9780199798087].
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Fish, Julie,Karban, Kate. (2015), LGBT health inequalities, Policy Press, p.342, [ISBN: 9781447313519].
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Cromby, J., Harper, D., Reavey, P.. (2013), Psychology Mental Health and Distress, Palgrave MacMillan, Hampshire.
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Government of Ireland. (2020), Sharing the Vision: A mental health
policy for everyone,
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British Psychological Society. British Psychological Society,
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Applied social studies. Applied social studies library resources,
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Springerlink. Peer reviewed journals,
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Wiley Online Library. Peer reviewed journal articles,
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Sage Online Journals. Peer reviewed journals,
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APA Ebooks. APA Psychnet,
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National Office for Suicide Prevention. Connecting for Life,
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National Suicide Research Foundation,
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Leonard, James and Long, Timmy. Two Norries Podcast,
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