65440 - Psychiatry

Learning outcomes

Describe the clinical manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, natural history, diagnosis, staging and management of the major pshychiatric disorders, with emphasis on those most commonly encountered in the clinical practice. Identify the major diagnostic and therapeutic options for each encountered clinical scenario, and discuss their benefits and limitations. Summarize decision-making algorithms for a correct differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment choice. Present and critically analyze clinical cases, discuss the differential diagnosis, and formulate appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for each case (Problem-Based Learning).

Course contents

Mental Health Assessment,

Mental Health Problems in Primary Care and in the General Hospital

Mental Health Emergencies

Anxiety

Depression

Bipolar Disorders

Schizophrenia

Disorders of Personality

Substance-Related Disorders

Eating Disorders

Violence against women

Drug Treatments in Mental Health

Risk Management in Mental Health

 

Readings/Bibliography

ABC of MENTAL HEALTH, second edition - BMJ BOOKS, WILEY-BLACKWELL 2009

Psychiatry - CdL Medicine and Surgery - Gender, equity and human rights

Gender, equity and human rights

https://www.who.int/teams/gender-equity-and-human-rights

Teaching methods

The classroom theory lessons are alternated with practical exercises

Assessment methods

The Commission consists of at least two components; the final oral examination lasts for at least 20 minutes on the topics addressed in the lectures and in-depth reading of recommended texts

Objective of the exam will be to verify the student's ability to understand the peculiarities of the psychiatric diseases and psychopathological aspects.

For Students attending, midterm exams are held in the middle of the semester (november, after 6 lessons). Midterm exams are typically scheduled during class time by the professor.

On a very limited number of topics covered in the course → 18-19;

On a limited number of topics covered in the course and ability to autonomous analysis only on executive matters → 20-24;

On a large number of topics covered in the course, ability to make independent choices of critical analysis → 25-29;

Exhaustive preparation on the topics covered in the course, together with the aptitude to connect specific subjects with broader themes → 30-30L.

Teaching tools

in-depth reading of recommended texts and papers

Links to further information

http://www.who.int/gender-equity-rights/en/

Office hours

See the website of Diana De Ronchi