COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course provides an introduction to child and adult clinical psychology, focusing on a range of common mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression. The lectures explore the diagnosis, theoretical foundations, and clinical interventions associated with these conditions. Classes are enriched with videos and case studies to enhance understanding and complement the readings. Assessments are designed to support students in consolidating their knowledge.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand Key Concepts in Clinical Psychology: Define key terms and concepts related to mental health challenges in children and adults, including depression, anxiety, conduct problems, OCD, and body image disorders.
• Recognize Common Mental Health Conditions: Identify the symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and characteristics of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, conduct problems, OCD, and body image disorders.
• Understand Treatment Approaches: Describe basic treatment approaches for various mental health conditions, including both evidence-based interventions and general strategies.
• Apply Knowledge to Case Examples: Use case studies to demonstrate understanding of mental health issues and their potential interventions.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Dr. Stuart W.G. Derbyshire, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Dr. Stuart W.G. Derbyshire is a psychologist who trained in London, UK. He is currently a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and NUS College. Previously, he held academic positions in both the United States and the United Kingdom. His primary research focuses on pain, particularly functional pain disorders, which involve patients experiencing pain without any clear injury or disease.

Dr. Hasse De Meyer, Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Dr. Hasse De Meyer is a Clinical Psychologist trained in Belgium. Currently, she is a lecturer at the Master's in Clinical Psychology Programme at the National University in Singapore. Previously, she worked in Malaysia and Japan. In addition to teaching and providing clinical supervision, Dr. Hasse is conducting research on neurodevelopmental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

 

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Successful participants who complete all requirements of the programme including passing the assessment will receive a certificate of completion issued by NUS SCALE.

COMMENDATION LETTER

Participants from the project team with the highest score for the group project will also receive a commendation letter.

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