NTU Reg No: 200604393R. Copyright National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE/NTU), Singapore

COURSES

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Course synopsis

This course offers an introduction to mental health tools that gather information about emotional and psychological state presented by clients. It also offers an application of a framework for the conceptualization of mental health concerns and how the framework informs the treatment process.  

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Objective
The course would involve (a) case-based discussions and applications to illustrate what is involved in the process of mental health assessment, and (b) case conceptualization to develop skills on 'how to think' and 'act' in the process to inform the treatment formulation. The following topics will be covered:

  1. Introduction to Mental Health Assessment tools for identification of mood disorders, sleep wake disorder, suicidality, stress and behavioural health issues leading to lifestyle diseases.

  2. Synthesis and explanation of ideas into ‘working hypotheses’ from historical information gathered during the assessment process.

  3. Description of data and symptoms gathered using various frameworks to conceptualize the issue(s).

  4. Using the conceptualization to guide treatment formulation and process.

Outline
The course would involve (a) case-based discussions and applications to illustrate what is involved in the process of mental health assessment, and (b) case conceptualization to develop skills on 'how to think' and 'act' in the process to inform the treatment formulation.  The following topics will be covered:
 

  1. Introduction to Mental Health Assessment tools for identification of mood disorders, sleep-wake disorder, suicidality, stress and behavioural health issues leading to lifestyle diseases. 

  2. Synthesis and explanation of Ideas into ‘working hypotheses’ from historical information gathered during the assessment process

  3. Description of data and symptoms gathered using various framework to develop conceptualization of issue(s)

  4. Conceptualization to guide treatment formulation and process

Course fee
MOE Educators*Public
Full course feeS$130.00S$715.00
Nett course feeS$130.00S$715.00
9% GST on nett course feeS$11.70S$64.35
Copyright feeS$1.09S$1.09
Total nett course fee payable, including GST and copyright feeS$142.79S$780.44

*MOE Educators include MOE & Direct Hire Staff from Independent, Specialised Independent and Specialised Schools.

Pre-requisite
Lesson Date: 21 and 22 August 2023
Time: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm (13hrs) with 1 hour lunch break



Certificate of completion will be issued after the completion of the course

Who should attend
New MAAP CP Alumni who graduated in 2022 and 2023.

Overview

Duration:

13 hours

Course date(s):

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Subject:
Applied Psychology

Who should attend:

New MAAP CP Alumni who graduated in 2022 and 2023.

Instructor(s):

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Enquiries:

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