Systemic Approach to Depressive and Anxiety Disorders
About This Course
This course provides an in-depth exploration of common mood disorders such as major depression, persistent depressive and general anxiety disorders. Learners will develop understanding of aetiology, symptomology, evidence-based treatments, and the course of illness.
Emphasis is placed on the psychosocial impact of these disorders on clients, families, and communities, alongside relevant social work interventions. The curriculum includes practical training in psychometric screening, and psychological management of these symptoms through acquiring basic knowledge and skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Learners will also examine the intersection of depression, grief, and suicide, and social work management in these contexts.
What You'll Learn
2. Describe evidence-based treatment approaches for mood disorders.
3. Examine the multidimensional psychosocial impact of mood disorders on individuals and their families, and synthesise this understanding to inform social work assessment and case planning.
4. Administer and interpret psychometric screening tools for mood disorder assessment in clinical and community settings.
5. Analyse the complex intersection between depression and grief; and evaluate how these conditions interact to influence client presentation and management.
6. Analyse the complex intersection between depression, and suicidal behaviour; and evaluate how these conditions interact to influence client presentation, and risk management.
7. Apply core Cognitive Behavioural Therapy principles and techniques to manage mood disorder symptoms, integrating these skills within social work practice contexts.
Entry Requirements
A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a related discipline;
Candidates with a non-related bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to the approval of the Department of Social Work; or
Candidates with other qualifications and work experiences may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to the approval of the Faculty.