Psychology

Biological Psychology of Mental Health

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

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

Topics covered may include:

anxiety disorders
attentional disorders
behavioural addictions
dementias
eating disorders
mood disorders
obsessive compulsive disorders
schizophrenia spectrum disorders
substance use 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. We'll also look at the biological implications of therapies for mental health conditions.

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