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PSY7129 Treatment of Psychological Disorders in Adults
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisites:
PSY7126 Clinical Assessment and Therapy Skills
 
Description:

This unit provides training in the clinical assessment and treatment of complex psychological problems in adults.  The unit equips students with skills in diagnosing personality disorders, psychoses, substance use disorders and other mental problems in adults.  The unit also equips students with skills in providing evidence-based psychotherapy and case formulation, emphasising the therapeutic alliance, to adults with complex mental health problems.



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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014