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PSY 919 – Developmental Psychopathology

2019 – S2 Day

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor
Viviana Wuthrich
Lecturer
Jennifer Hudson
Lecturer
Melissa Norberg
Credit points Credit points
4
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MClinPsych and PSY904 and (PSY961 or PSYC987) and (PSY962 or PSY978 or PSYC986) and (PSY965 or PSY977) and ((PSY927 and PSY928) or PSY979)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit provides an overview of theoretical approaches and clinical applications for common mental disorders across the lifespan. An understanding of the developmental changes at difference life stages is used to examine key differences in the understanding and treatment of mental disorders at different ages of life. Key age groups focused on in this course are childhood, adolescence, and older adult populations.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults

General Assessment Information

A copy of the assignment must be kept as proof that the assignment was completed and submitted. Role plays are to be submitted via DVD or USB ONLY with your name and student number clearly listed.  The case report is to be submitted electronically via iLearn only.

PENALTIES: Penalties will be levied for late submission of the assessment. For late assignments, 5% will be deducted for every day late. Role plays will incur a penalty of 5% for every 2 minutes over the set time limit. Case Reports that exceed the word limit by > 8% will also incur a 5% penalty. 

EXTENSIONS: If unforeseen circumstances arise during the course of the session which hamper your progress towards completing assignments on time, you may request an extension for medical or other extenuating circumstances by lodging a request to ask.mq.edu.au.  Your request will then be forwarded to the unit convenor. All requests for extensions will be considered on a case by case basis, and appropriate documentary evidence will need to be provided to substantiate your claim (such as medical certificate, counsellor note, or similar). If an extension is granted, the time-frame will also be determined on an individual basis.

TURNITIN: You are required to submit your assignment to the Turnitin anti-plagiarism detection software via the iLearn page for this unit. Your assignment will be automatically compared to the work of your classmates; previous students from Macquarie; and other universities with material available on the Internet and both freely available and subscription-based electronic journals and book chapters. The final results of the Turnitin assessment will be sent only to the unit convenor, who will analyse them with reference to the University's Policy on Academic Honesty. 

 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Video Role Play 30% Yes Week 5
Case Report 30% Yes Week 12 9am Wednesday
In-Class Exam 40% No 9am Wednesday 7th Nov 2018

Video Role Play

Due: Week 5
Weighting: 30%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

Video role play to be submitted demonstrating clinical assessment and treatment of youth. Assessment details will be provided in class.


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan

Case Report

Due: Week 12 9am Wednesday
Weighting: 30%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

Case Report on Older Adults. See Unit Guide for more information. Assessment details will be provided in class.


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults

In-Class Exam

Due: 9am Wednesday 7th Nov 2018
Weighting: 40%

Closed Book examination. 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults

Delivery and Resources

Information in seminars will be presented using a variety of formats including power point presentations (slides will be available on iLearn), videos and audio clips, class discussions, additional reading material, role play enactments, as well as in-class role plays conducted by students.

Unit Schedule

PSY919 course material will be covered by the following PSYC988 and PSYC989 seminars plus two additional seminars PSYC995 (note the different room for the classes).

PSYC988 - 11 Wally’s Walk Rm 130

PSYC989 - 12 Second Way, Rm 229

PSYC995 – 11 Wally’s Walk Room 180

 

Dates

Week

Course & Time

Date

Topic

Presenter

 

1

PSYC988

9-12pm

Wednesday

31st July 2019

Theoretical framework for working with children and families

Viv Wuthrich

 

PSYC989

1-4pm

Generic Therapy Skills Working with Children & Adolescents

 

2

PSYC988

9-12pm

Wednesday

7th August 2018

Child Externalising Disorders -Assessment

Viv Wuthrich

 

PSYC989

1-4pm

Child Externalising disorders -Treatment

 

3

PSYC988

9-12pm

Wednesday

14th August 2018

Child Anxiety Disorder –Assessment

Viv Wuthrich

 

PSYC989

1-4pm

Child Anxiety disorders - Treatment

 

4

PSYC988

9-12pm

Wednesday

21st August 2018

Child Depression - Assessment

Viv Wuthrich

 

PSYC989

1-4pm

Child Depression – Treatment

 

5

NO CLASSES for PSY919

  • Video role play due 9am Wednesday

 

6

PSYC988

9-12pm

Wednesday

4th September 2019

Substance Abuse, adolescent binge drinking - Assessment

Mel Norberg

 

PSYC989

1-4pm

Substance Abuse, adolescent binge drinking - Treatment

 

7

(OPTIONAL )

PSYC988

9-12pm

Wednesday

11th September 2019

Psychosis/Bipolar/prodrome - Assessment

Jen Hudson

 

PSYC989

1-4pm

Psychosis/Bipolar/prodrome -Treatment

 

8

NO CLASSES for PSY919

 

9

NO CLASSES for PSY919

10

PSYC995 DIFFERENT Time & Room (11 Wally’s Walk rm 180)

3-5pm

Wednesday

16th October 2019

Assessment of Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults

Viv Wuthrich

 

11

PSYC995

3-5pm

Wednesday

23rd October 2019

Treatment of Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults

Viv Wuthrich

 

12

NO CLASSES for PSY919.

  • Case Report Due 9am Wednesday

 

13

PSYC988

9-12pm

Wednesday

6th November 2019

In class EXAM

Viv Wuthrich

 

 

NOTE: Attendance at the PSYC988 Wed 11th Sept (Psychosis/bipolar) classes is optional. Attend if you want to – they will not be in your exam.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct​

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Student Support

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Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

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IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Graduate Capabilities

PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative

Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults

Assessment tasks

  • Video Role Play
  • Case Report
  • In-Class Exam

PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills

Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults

Assessment tasks

  • Video Role Play
  • Case Report
  • In-Class Exam

PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking

Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults

Assessment tasks

  • Video Role Play
  • Case Report
  • In-Class Exam

PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability

Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults

Assessment tasks

  • Video Role Play
  • Case Report
  • In-Class Exam

PG - Effective Communication

Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults

Assessment tasks

  • Video Role Play
  • Case Report
  • In-Class Exam

PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens

Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders
  • To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults

Assessment tasks

  • Video Role Play
  • Case Report
  • In-Class Exam