PSY6202 Psychopharmacology and advanced psychopathology

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Understand the basic concepts of psychopharmacology with particular reference to recent advances in the fields of psychiatric medication, cognitive enhancers and neuroprotective agents, and substance abuse;

2. 2

   Have a broad understanding of commonly prescribed psychoactive drugs, legal and illegal drugs and other commonly abused substances;

3. 3

   Be able to comment on the likely physiological and psychological effects in a particular individual of a specific drug (together with possible drug interactions), and to prepare a written report on the topic;

4. 4

   Be able to critically think about current issues in clinical psychopharmacology and in research concerning treatment approaches;

5. 5

   Have a broader knowledge of and diagnostic skills in psychiatric disorders, specifically in bereavement and delirium, from attendance at 2 Psychopathology II lectures.