CGP1006

Stress management and relaxation therapy

(MED)

Dr C Hassed

3 points + OCDL + Approximately 10 hours per week

Synopsis: This unit examines the body of scientific evidence linking stress with mental and physical illness and with a range of abnormal lifestyle behaviours. It teaches practical skills in the form of relaxation and meditation techniques which doctors practice on themselves and can then teach their patients to carry out. The unit identifies the circumstances and conditions in which these techniques are most useful. The theory and practice are run in parallel throughout the course.

Assessment: Written assessment work