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Description
The aim of this optional single module is for students to develop an advanced understanding of the current main questions in research on depression and anxiety and the ways in which they are being approached, spanning biological, psychological and social approaches to research. This will provide foundations for students to embark on research in this area, and/or to practice clinically in a way that is directly informed by current research.
The course will be taught over 8 half day sessions, accompanied by Moodle online materials and relevant sessions in the MSc journal club.
Module contents
Research in the following areas will be covered:
- Aetiology of depression and anxiety: neurobiological evidence
- Psychological and social models of depression and anxiety
- Epidemiology of depression and anxiety: implications for prevention and service delivery
- Neurochemistry and psychopharmacology of depression and anxiety
Learning outcomes
These are the intended learning outcomes for the module:
- Students will be able to critically appraise papers based on biological, psychological and social approaches to research on depression and anxiety, and to explain how these perspectives may be integrated.
- Students will be able to discuss strategies for managing depression and anxiety disorders that are based on an up-to-date understanding of research findings in these fields.
- Students will be able to able to identify the key questions motivating current research on the aetiology and management of depression and anxiety and to explain how these are being addressed.
- Students will be able to suggest methods for addressing research questions relating to the aetiology and management of depression and anxiety disorders.
- To allow students to appraise and plan research in depression and anxiety in a way that integrates biological psychological and social paradigms.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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