UVSRPPSYP1 Psychopathology

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Věra Juříčková, Ph.D.
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Prerequisites
bachelor study graduate
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The course Psychopathology is intended for orientation of students in the area of mental disorders. The aim of the course is to give theoretical knowledge of distinction of normality and psychical health of a man and to introduce basic division and specification of mental disorders. It describes the occurrence of diseases, their clinical symptoms and prognosis of a disease. The centre of the work in tutorials will be laid down on analysis of case reports from long-term practice of the lecturer on which the theoretical knowledge of causes, symptoms and impacts of mental diseases and disorders will be demonstrated. The students will also learn about possibilities of treatment and re-socialization. The student is provided with knowledge of developed means of work with target group, is lead to get knowledge of psychopathology which can use when meeting clients in the area of social work. We develop knowledge of bachelor study courses: Psychology in PA and especially Consultancy in PA and Communication, the effort is the cohesion with courses of master study Social Gerontology, Social Problems from the Gender Aspect. The requirements on student will be increased by self-study. The course is conceived in such a way that it contributes to wider possibilities of advanced consultancy work with target groups.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to course. Normality. The causes of mental diseases - genetic, prenatal, perinatal, post-natal. The attitudes to mentally ill persons.
    2. Classification systems of mental disorders and behaviour disorders - symptom, syndrome, disorder, disease.
    3. General part I - disorders of perception, attention and consciousness
    4. General part II - disorders of thought, memory, emotions and will and performance
    5. Organic mental disorders
    6. Neurotic disorders
    7. Psychoses
    8. Mental diseases evoked by effect of psychoactive substances
    9. Affective disorders
    10. Suicidal tendencies
    11. Personality disorders
    12. Child psychiatry
Literature
    required literature
  • PRAŠKO, J. Poruchy osobnosti. Praha: Portál, 2003. info
  • KOUTEK, J., KOCOURKOVÁ, J. Sebevražedné chování. Praha: Portál, 2003. ISBN 80-7178-732-9. info
  • RABOCH, V., ZVOLSKÝ,P. a kol. Psychiatrie. Praha, Galén, 2001. info
  • HORT, V. Dětská a adolescentní psychiatrie. Praha: Portál, 2000. info
  • VÁGNEROVÁ, M. Psychopatologie pro pomáhající profese. Praha: Portál, 1999. info
  • Mezinárodní klasifikace nemocí 10. revize. Duševní poruchy a poruchy chování: Popisy klinických příznaků a diagnostická vodítka. Praha : Psychiatrické centrum, 1992. info
    recommended literature
  • WEISS, P. Sexuální deviace. Praha: Portál, 2002. ISBN 80-7178-634-9. info
  • DORRNER, PLOG. Bláznit je lidské. Praha: Grada, 1999. info
  • NICHOLS, M.D., SCHWARTZ, R. C. Family therapy - Concepts and Methods. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1998. info
  • KRATOCHVÍL S. Základy psychoterapie. Praha: Portál, 1997. info
  • BENJAMIN, L. Interpersonal diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. New York: Guilford, 1993. info
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Assessment methods
Test
The analysis of student 's performance
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Cohesion of theoretical knowledge as well as expression of one´s own opinion during own presentation of chosen topic and active participation in interactively lead tutorials.
Written test aimed at testing theoretical knowledge ( mental health, normality of personality, orientation in basic division of mental disorders).
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2007, Winter 2008, Winter 2009, Winter 2010, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014.
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