This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of clinical psychology and the basic categories of disorders in adult psychopathology according to the DSM-5. The course will provide a critical presentation of issues related to the definition, description, understanding and treatment of deviant behavior. The role of the Clinical Psychologist in Mental Health and his/her collaboration with the speech therapist.
In particular, the classification systems of mental disorders, the basic diagnostic categories according to DSM-5 and the current theoretical approaches in adult psychopathology are presented. Emphasis is placed on understanding the clinical picture, as well as psychological and neurobiological theories of the etiopathogenesis of these disorders. Therapeutic approaches to the treatment of mental disorders from the perspective of the clinical psychologist and psychiatrist are discussed and the usefulness, limitations and implications of diagnosis as an institutional practice are discussed. In addition, clinical video cases will be presented, focusing on the problem formulation process in clinical psychology and a better understanding of psychopathology. There will also be a reference to how the speech therapist can approach patients with psychopathology in a counselling way.
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
Understand the current theories of adult psychopathology and the main theories of adult psychopathology

• Describe the diagnostic classification systems for mental disorders
• Describe the basic concepts of clinical psychology
• Acquire a comprehensive knowledge of adult psychopathology with an emphasis on main disorder modules
• Understand the models for the etiology of mental disorders,
• Acquire basic knowledge of clinical psychological intervention and counselling for people with deviant behavior
  

• Demonstration of social, professional and ethical responsibility
• Efficient search, analysis, and synthesis of data and information using the essential technologies
• Exercise criticism and self-criticism
• Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking
• Respect for diversity and multiculturalism

• Clinical Psychology: Basic Concepts
• Clinical psychological assessment: Interview, questionnaires, tests
• Psychopathology: Introduction and historical review
• Contemporary theoretical approaches to psychopathology
• The DSM-5 classification of mental disorders
• Assessment, diagnosis, differential diagnosis
• Anxiety disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorders/ Trauma-related disorders and stressors
• Mood Disorders - Suicidality
• Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
• Substance-related disorders
• Neurocognitive disorders
• Methods of coping and counselling

The evaluation is conducted in Greek. For Erasmus students, in English.

Written final examination includes:

• Multiple choice questions
• Short answer questions
• Knowledge application questions (based on a short problem report/case study)

Books

•  Kring, A., & Johnson, S. (2023). Psychopathology: The science and treatment of psychological disorders (P. Roussi, E. Avdi, & A. Kalaitzaki, Eds). Athens: Gutenberg. Code in Eudoxus [122089900]
• Oulis, P. (2009).  Manual of Clinical Psychopathology.  Athens: BHTA. Code in Eudoxus [40164]
• Kourkoutas, I. (Ed.). (2017). School counselling and interventions for children with disorders. Athens: Pedio. Code in Eudoxus [68405829]
• Bor, R., Miller, R., Gill, S., & Evans, A. (2016). Counselling in the field of health (M. Loumakou, F. & Anagnostopoulos, Eds.). Athens: Pedio. Code in Eudoxus [59385542] 
• Christopoulos, A. (2020). Introduction to Adult Psychopathology. Athens: TOPOS BOOKS. Code in Eudoxus [94692455]

Related Scientific Journals

• Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science
• Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
• Clinical Psychology Review
• Journal of Clinical Psychology

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