This module is not currently running in the selected year. The information shown below is for the academic year that the module was last running in, prior to the year selected.

2012/13 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DONE5011M Stress Vulnerability in Mental Health

15 creditsClass Size: 30

If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.

Module manager: Anne Lawton
Email: A.M.Lawton@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 31 May (Adv pre 2223), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2012/13

Pre-requisite qualifications

Relevant / appropriate study at Level 3

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

- To apply theoretical understandings of the biopsychosocial determinants of stress to practice;
- to critically evaluate theories relating to the impact of stress on the mental health of individuals and communities;
- to appraise strategies for assessing stress in mental health care;
- to synthesise the evidence base supporting interventions to reduce stress into practice;
- to critically analyse the efficacy of stress reduction strategies.

Syllabus

The module provides an overview of the stress vulnerability model which offers a framework for understanding the effects stress can have on the mental health of individuals and communities.

Through the process of lectures and seminars the phenomenon of stress will be explored from biological, psychological and sociological perspectives. The students will be exposed to a range of assessment tools to compliment and inform their practice.

This learning process will be underpinned by current research that focuses on stress reduction activities and interventions. By utilising practice experience, reflection and tutorial guidance the students will be encouraged to determine the effectiveness of their intervention strategies.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Seminar	4	1.00	4.00
Tutorial	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			130.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Seminar Presentations

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 03/04/2013

Disclaimer

Browse Other Catalogues

• Undergraduate module catalogue
• Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
• Undergraduate programme catalogue
• Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue

Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD