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Overview
The work of researchers to understand mental health conditions will be supplemented by case studies that provide opportunity for students to glimpse examples of the life stories behind diagnoses. The Impact of Trauma on Mental Health from Queen Mary University of London will address the challenge of mental health to the field of medicine as a whole. In a recently published book The Myth of Normal, leading trauma academic Dr Gabor Maté suggests society is built on a hidden assumption of trauma passed through generations and presented visibly in the individual as physical and psychological conditions diagnosed by doctors. While diagnostic labels help individuals understand mental health problems, the interactions between doctor and patient may be limited should there not be a parallel effort to recognise the societal factors that contribute to ill health. Through a combination of theory and reflective accounts of ill health the module will illustrate the mechanisms by which life experiences impact the mind and reflect on whether the pandemic modified these.
Course aims
The module will provide an introduction to the mental health impact of trauma. Students will critically evaluate psychological theories and empirical evidence regarding the:
- relationship between various life experiences and mental health symptoms.
- cognitive, affective and physiological mechanisms by which life experiences impact mental health.
- implications of trauma for the effective treatment of mental health conditions.
- implications of trauma for social policies, including criminal justice and public health policies.
- implications of trauma for building resilience in the mind and the community.
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Academic content
- understand the mind in its capacity to respond to threats encountered across the lifespan
- evaluate the impact of different life experiences on mental health
- appraise and interpret the role of trauma as a key factor in mechanisms of ill health
Disciplinary skills
- display skills in summarising and disseminating results in oral and written communication
- demonstrate skill in critical appraisal and analysis of the scientific literature and the ability to judge and interpret methods and results
- integrate information from a variety of sources to construct a coherent presentation on a psychological topic
Attributes
- acquire fundamental knowledge in the impact of trauma on mental health
- engage and communicate effectively with diverse communities including the lay public and professionals involved in research and clinical practice
- adapt the principles of psychological research and critical evidence-based discovery to new and unfamiliar contexts
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Duration
- Full-time
- 22 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Other requirements
General requirements
No prior knowledge of surgery or surgical skills is required.
We welcome Summer School students from around the world. We accept a range of qualifications:
- if your home institution uses the four-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale, we usually require a 3.0 GPA
- if your home institution uses the letter scale, you will need to have a B+
We welcome international qualifications and we consider every application individually on its academic merit.
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International
2415 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2415 GBP for the full programme during 22 days. -
National
2415 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2415 GBP for the full programme during 22 days.
If you choose to study for 2 sessions you automatically receive a tuition fee discount
- One Session £2415
- Both Sessions £4588
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
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