Syllabus Information

5.1. Methodological overview

The methodology followed in this course is oriented towards achievement of the learning objectives. The theoretical and practical content will be presented by the teacher in the form of questions, discussions and public expression of opinionsto finally reach some conclusions both individual and group format.

Participation and the cooperative learning methodology will be used for solving real case studies.

5.2. Learning tasks

The course includes the following learning tasks: 

• Lectures
• Analysis of case studies
• Information search and collaborative works
• Reading articles or documents related tp the course contents
• Video or tape recordings
• Participation in class of professionals from several mental health settings

5.3. Syllabus

The syllabus of the course will be introduced the first day of class because it can vary depending on the the visiting health professionals.

The provisional syllbus consists of  cases studies from diferent mental health settings and global health field. Some examples of these case studies are:

• eating disorders,
• substance abuse or adictions,
• behavioral adictions,
• obsessive-compulsive disorders,
• sexual disorders,
• avoidant personality disorders,
• neurological disorders,
• gender-based violence cases,
• HIV- cases,
• cancer cases,

5.4. Course planning and calendar

Further information concerning the timetable, classroom, assessment dates and other details regarding this course, will be provided on the first day of class or please refer to the Health General Psychology Master's webpage.

5.5. Bibliography and recommended resources

In this course there is not a specific bibliography. Each visiting professional in the course will provide a specific bibliography and recommended resources of the cases.