Psychology

Biological Psychology of Mental Health

Module code: C8504
Level 6
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Lecture
Assessment modes: Computer based exam, Coursework

This module examines the biological underpinnings of selected mental health conditions.

Topics covered may include:

addictions
anxiety disorders
attentional disorders
autism
dementias
eating disorders
mood disorders
psychosis
sleep disorders.

Clinical observations, human experiments, genomic investigations, and studies using animal models may be used to illustrate the relationships between altered cognitive-behavioural states, biochemical processes, and functional neuroanatomy. The biological implications of therapies for mental health conditions will also be discussed.

Module learning outcomes

Appreciate the potential biological bases of various mental health conditions, along with possible biomedical interventions
Critically evaluate scientific research investigating the biological underpinnings of mental health conditions