MHP5051

Psychological treatment of health problems

(MED)

6 points + OCDL/ Caulfield + First Semester + One 5-day residential school (compulsory)

Synopsis: The role of the health psychologist within acute and chronic health care settings will be outlined in this unit. The areas that will be examined include the psychological treatment of a range of health problems; the psychological impact of illness and subsequent adjustment issues; dying, death and bereavement, and the role of support networks in health and illness.

Assessment: Essay (2000 words): 30% + Assessment report (1500 words): 30% + Class presentation: 10% + Examination (2 hours): 30%