Psychology of Mental Health

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School of Social Sciences and Professions · Subjects allied to medicine

Why study this course? Our Psychology of Mental Health MSc course is designed to provide you with advanced training in mental health. You'll gain an understanding of mental health law, safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults and children. You’ll also learn about how individuals cultivate resilience in the face of adversity and trauma. You’ll enhance your clinical skills, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing techniques, as well as learning meditation and mindfulness methods. This course would be ideal if you're a psychology graduate wanting to strengthen your position to undergo clinical psychology or counselling psychology training. Further, it aims to develop the skills of those currently working in social/health care practice to support career progression. More about this course This course will train those aiming to work in the mental health care services, social welfare, education and youth justice services, it also provides an opportunity for career change. Part of this will include motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural skills training aimed at developing students' practical and professional skills. What our students say "There was a great deal of support, the course was interesting and it was useful to have some clinical skills on it- which has helped me in my own practice" a graduate "The course has helped me get an interview for clinical psychology and I feel this has given me a solid foundation to work on" a graduate

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