On completion of this course, the students will be able to;

CO24.   Demonstrate an understanding of a clinically significant behavioural and psychological syndrome, and differentiate between child and adult clinical features/presentation.

CO25.   Understand that in many ways the culture, societal and familial practices shape the clinical presentation of mental disorders, and understand the role of developmental factors in adult psychopathology.

CO26.   Plan the clinical work up of clients presenting with the range of mental health
problems and make clinical formulations/diagnosis drawing on their knowledge of a pertinent diagnostic criteria and phenomenology.

CO27.   Summarizes the psychosocial, biological and sociocultural causal factors associated with mental health problems and neuropsychological disorders with an emphasis on bio psychosocial and other systemic models.

CO28.   Propose with full competence the psychological assessment, selecting and using a variety of instruments in both children and adults.

CO29.   Describe various intervention programs in terms of their efficacy and effectiveness with regard to short and longer term goals, and demonstrate beginning competence in carrying out the indicated interventions, monitor progress and outcome.

CO30.   Discuss various pharmacological agents that are used to treat common mental disorders and their mode of action.

CO31.   Demonstrate an understanding of caregiver, and family burden and their coping style.

CO32.   Assess the disability/dysfunctions that are associated with mental health problems, using appropriate measures.

CO33. Discuss the medico-legal and ethical issues in patients requiring chronic care and institutionalization.