I'm a struggling Psychology student with a lot of time on my hands and this is one of the ways I've been trying to make myself study.
Lets hope it works.
(This is the real, boring psychology with the essays and the sources and the diagrams, not the...
I gave up embedding all the diagrams at some point... there are at least 6 that I just deleted.
Clinical and Forensic Psychology
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Learning Objectives:
Explain how diagnosis and formulation work regarding depression and limitations of each
Identify key risk factors for depression
Review Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment strategies for depression.
Discuss key issues surrounding self-harm and suicide.
British Psychological Society (BPS) - Cycle of Practice
The professional practice of psychologists is underpinned by four key ethical values:
- Respect
- Competence
- Responsibility
- Integrity
And five core skills:
- Assessment and establishment of agreements with the client
- Formulation of client needs and problems
- Intervention or implementation of solutions
- Evaluations of outcomes
- Communication through reporting and reflecting on outcomes
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What is Depression?
Depression - Statistics and Prevalence
- Globally, depression is the leading cause of disability, affecting over 300 million people
- Roughly 1/5 adults in the UK experience depression or anxiety at the clinical level
- Depression is more common in females to males (1.3:1)
- Lifetime prevalence ~13%, with the median age of onset usually early to mid 20sprevalance higher with earlier onset in younger than older generations - Higher rates in urban areas vs rural areas.
