At the end of this course, the students; 1) Evaluates about family relations that are effective in the development of psychopathology. 2) Compares the familial factors present in various types of psychopathology. 3) Evaluate the effect of family on psychotherapy. 4) Analyzes how the emotional and behavioral difficulties of the child can be resolved with the sensitivity of the parent. 5) Compare the effects of genetic and familial factors on psychopathology.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course aims to introduce the family factors related to mental health of children and adults. For this purpose, the role of family in the development and treatment of mental disorders will be discussed in the framework of stress-vulnerability model. Then, the development of the mental disorders will be explained from the perspectives of attachment theory, interpersonal acceptance-rejection theory, and family system theory. The contribution of family conflict, divorce, and childhood abuse and neglect to the development of mental disorders will be evaluated. Finally, the role of family factors in adulthood mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety disorders and eating disorders will be discussed separately.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
The Role of Parenting in the Development of Psychopathology
2nd Week
Attachment and Psychopathology
3rd Week
Attachment and Psychopathology
4th Week
Interparental Conflict, Violence, and Psychopathology
5th Week
Attention-Deficithiyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the Family
6th Week
Family Factors and the Development of Anxiety Disorders
7th Week
Eating Disorders and the Family
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Familial Risk Factors for Substance Use Disorders
10th Week
Personality Disorders and the Family
11th Week
Personality Disorders and the Family
12th Week
Family Factors in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
13th Week
Depression and the Family
14th Week
Family Involvement in Psychotherapy
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Hudson, J., & Rapee, R. (Ed.). (2005). Psychopathology and the family. UK: Elsevier.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Practice,Project,Questions/Answers,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
2
40
Practice
5
10
Project
1
20
Total(%)
70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
30
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
2
1
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
25
25
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
15
15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Project
1
20
20
Performance Practice
5
6
30
Total Workload
177
Total Workload / 30
5,9
ECTS Credits of the Course
6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
