Psychosocial Perspectives of Mental Disorders

Paper Code: 
Group A - Paper 1
Contact Hours: 
80.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
10.00
Unit I: 
Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
  • History of Clinical Psychology and its role in understanding and alleviation of mental illness
  • Promotion of mental health and rehabilitation of the mentally ill
  • Role and functions of Clinical Psychologists in DMHP
  • Professional code of conduct and ethical issues
10.00
Unit II: 
Epidemiology
  • Epidemiological surveys in Indian context;
  • Socio-cultural correlates of mental illness
  • Psychological well-being and quality of life – measures and factors influencing.
10.00
Unit III: 
Models of Mental Disorders
  • Concept of normality and abnormality,
  • Causes of mental disorders – psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive,
  • Humanistic and biological models
10.00
Unit IV: 
Family Influences
  • Early deprivation and trauma
  • Neglect and abuse;
  • Attachment;
  • Separation;
  • Inadequate parenting styles;
  • Marital discord and divorce;
  • Maladaptive peer relationships;
  • Communication style;
  • Family burden;
  • Expressed emotions and relapse
10.00
Unit V: 
Social Pathology
  • Discrimination,
  • Gender and ethnicity,
  • Social class,
  • Poverty and unemployment,
  • Social tension & violence,
  • Crime and delinquency,
  • Suicide,
  • Addictive behavior,
  • Social aggression with special reference to Indian context

UNIT VI: Psychopathology of Specific Conditions (Hours:10)

  • Neurotic,
  • Stress-related,
  • Somatoform,
  • Psychotic,
  • Personality,
  • Childhood and Adolescence Disorders.
​UNIT VII: Disability (Hours: 10)
  • Definition and classification of disability;
  • Psychosocial models of disability;
  • Impact, needs and problems;
  • Issues related to assessment/certification of disability – areas and measures.
​UNIT VIII: Rehabilitation (Hours: 10)
  • Approaches to rehabilitation;
  • Interventions in the rehabilitation processes;
  • Models of adaptation to disability;
  • Family and caregivers issues;
  • Rights of mentally ill;
  • Empowerment issues;
  • Support to recovery,
  • Policies and Acts.
Essential Readings: 
  • An Introduction to Social Psychology, 2nd ed. Kuppuswamy, B. Konark Publishers: New Delhi
  • Culture, Socialization and human development, Saraswathi, T.S (1999). Sage publications. New Delhi
  • Asian perspectives in Psychology, Vol. 19. Rao, H.S.R & Sinha D. (1997). Sage publications:New Delhi
  • Indian Social Problems, Vol.1 & 2, Madan G.R (2003). Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
  • Family Theories – an Introduction, Klein, D.M. & White, J.M. (1996). Sage Publications: New Delhi.
  • Fish’s Clinical Psychopathology, Fish, F. and Hamilton, M. (1979), John Wright & Sons:Bristol
  • Personality & Social Psychology: towards a synthesis, Krahe, Sage Publications: New Delhi
  • Psychopathology, Buss A.H. (1966). John Wiley and sons: NY
  • Making sense of illness: the social psychology of health and disease. Radley, A. (1994). Sage publications: New Delhi
  • Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology, Millon, T., Blaney, P.H. & Davis, R.D. (1999). Oxford University Press: NY
  • Abnormal Psychology, 13th ed, Carson, R.C, Butcher, T.N, Mureka, S. & Hooley, J.M. (2007).Dorling Kindersley Pvt Ltd: India
  • Developmental Psychopathology, Achenback T.M. (1974). Ronald Press Co.: NY
  • Psychopathology in the aged, Cole, J.O. & Barrett, J.E. (1980). Raven Press: NY
  • Abnormal Child Psychology, Mash, E.J & Wolfe, D.A. (1999). Wadsworth Publishing: U.S.A
  • Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology, 3rded. Walker, C.E & Roberts, M.C. (2001). John Wiley & Sons: Canada.
  • Mental Health of Indian Children, Kapur, (1995). Sage publications: New Delhi
Academic Year: 
2021-22
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