Study location	Netherlands, Maastricht
Type	Summer Courses, Full-time
Nominal duration	2 weeks (3 ECTS)
Study language	English
Course code	MSS1019

Tuition fee	€899 one-time Early Bird Discount: €849,00. Valid until 17 February 2025.

Entry qualification	Enrolled as an Undergraduate student or Undergraduate diploma Basic psychology knowledge. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English The language of the course is English, so we expect a fluent level and the ability to follow and participate in class.

More information	maastrichtsummerschool.nl

Overview

Course Description
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of mental and emotional disorders found in adults. Students will gain an understanding of the major psychological disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and more. Students will examine the impact and interaction of biological, psychological, and environmental causes that contribute to mental illness. Issues of gender, race, and culture will also be discussed and evaluated along with recent research in pharmacological and psychological treatments. The course will address contemporary issues in the field such as stigma and the impact of trauma.

Goals
By the end of the course, students are expected to:
• Understand the major categories of psychological disorders (e.g., anxiety disorders, mood disorders, etc.) as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and International Classification of Diseases;
• Analyse the multifaceted ethology of mental disorders including biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors;
• Discuss contemporary issues in psychopathology including stigma, trauma, and cultural considerations;
• Critically evaluate psychopathology research and understand its application to clinical practice.

Recommend Literature
• Camble, K., Clarke, K., Massey, D., & Lakeman, R. (2020). Borderline personality disorder: To diagnose or not to diagnose? That is the question. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 29(5), 972-981. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/inm.12737
• Craske, M. G., Rauch, S. L.,Ursano, R., Prenoveau, J., Pine, D. S., & Zinbarg, R. E. (2011). What is an anxiety disorder? Focus, 9(3), psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/foc.9.3.foc369
• Foa, E. B., Liebowitz, M. R., Kozak, M. J., Davies, S., Campeas, R., Franklin, M. E.,Huppert, J. D., Kjernisted, K., Rowan, V., Schmidt, A. B., Simpson, B., & Tu, X. (2005). Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of exposure and ritual prevention, clomipramine, and their combination in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. American Journal of Psychiatry, 162(1). psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.162.1.151?url_ver=Z39.88-2003%F0%9D%94%AFid%3Dori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org%F0%9D%94%AFdat%3Dcr_pub++0pubmed
• Kalin, N. H. (2021). Impacts of structural racism, socioeconomic deprivation, and stigmatization on mental health. American Journal of Psychiatry, 178(7),psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.2021.21050524
• Paykel, E. S. (2008). Basic concepts of depression. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 10(3), 279-289. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.31887/DCNS.2008.10.3/espaykel

Teaching Methods
Interactive Class, Lectures, PBL Tutorials, Presentations

Assessment Methods
Assignment, Attendance, Presentations

Course Coordinators
Mia Noelle Koch