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MBBS DegreeFaculty of Faculty of Medical, Health & Clinical SciencesMedicine & Surgery
PSY 401: Core Psychiatry, Behavioural Medicine & Psychopathology (400 Level)
Psychiatric clinical interviewing, mental state examination (MSE), diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and emergency psychiatry.
Course Overview
Psychiatric clinical interviewing, mental state examination (MSE), diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and emergency psychiatry. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. The Psychiatric Evaluation: Psychiatric History Taking &...
What You'll Learn
- Conduct a comprehensive psychiatric interview and document a complete Mental State Examination (MSE).
- Differentiate organic psychosis (delirium) from functional psychosis (schizophrenia, bipolar mania).
- Perform a structured suicide and violence risk assessment in emergency clinical settings.
- Formulate biopsychosocial management plans for major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder.
- Select and monitor psychotropic medications: antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics.
Requirements
- Passing of 2nd Professional MBBS Part I / 300L clearance
- MED 201 credit
Degree Programme Curriculum Context
This course is a curriculum unit of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree framework in Nigeria.
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Course Curriculum
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1. The Psychiatric Evaluation: Psychiatric History Taking & Comprehensive Mental State Examination (MSE): Structural Principles & Pathophysiological Derangements
PSY 401 • 400L • Psychiatry • Chapter 1 • Lecture 1 The Psychiatric Evaluation: Psychiatric History Taking & Comprehensive Mental State Examination (MSE): Structural Principles, Functional Architecture & Pathophysiological Derangements Curriculum Reference: PSY 401: Core Psychiatry, Behavioural Medicine & Psychopathology (400 Level) • Clinical Psychiatry & Behaviou...
2. The Psychiatric Evaluation: Psychiatric History Taking & Comprehensive Mental State Examination (MSE): Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management
PSY 401 • 400L • Psychiatry • Chapter 1 • Lecture 2 The Psychiatric Evaluation: Psychiatric History Taking & Comprehensive Mental State Examination (MSE): Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Bedside Management Curriculum Reference: PSY 401: Core Psychiatry, Behavioural Medicine & Psychopathology (400 Level) • MDCN Professional MBBS Exam / UK...
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3. The Psychiatric Evaluation: Psychiatric History Taking & Comprehensive Mental State Examination (MSE): Formative Clinical Case Assessment
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8 Chapters
16 Lectures
1 week
Skill Level intermediate
Taught in English
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