00867 - Psychiatry

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student: - is able to recognize highly critical situations, triggered by specific psychopathological dynamics, which determine the need for emergency interventions; - is able to recognize the fundamental clinical-psychopathological conditions that can lead to acute episodes; - is able to navigate the various types of emergency interventions depending on the different operational contexts (community, inpatients units, therapeutic communities, etc.); - understands the role and technical-operational specifics of their role compared to other team members in situations that require emergency interventions.

Course contents

Introduction to Psychiatry and Mental Health

Doctor–Patient Relationship and Clinical Interview

Descriptive Psychopathology and Mental Status Examination

Epidemiology of Mental Disorders

Etiopathogenetic Models of Mental Disorders

Classification of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR and ICD-11) and Dimensional Approach

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive–Compulsive and Related Disorders

Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions

Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide Risk Assessment

Principles of Psychopharmacology

Principles of Psychotherapy

Psychosocial Interventions and Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Organization of Mental Health Services and Mental Health Legislation in Italy

Readings/Bibliography

• Bogetto F, Maina G, Albert U (Eds.). (2025) Elementi di Psichiatria. 5a Edizione. Torino: Minerva Medica, 276 pp.
• Bressi C, Invernizzi G (Eds.). (2017) Psichiatria e Psicologia clinica. 5a edizione. Milano: McGraw Hill Education, 836 pp.
  

 

Further reading: 

• Oyebode F. (2024) SIMS. Introduzione alla psicopatologia descrittiva. 7a edizione. Milano: Raffaello Cortina Editore, 608 pp.

Teaching methods

Lessons and discussion of clinical cases.

Assessment methods

The exam will be a written test consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions on the topics covered in class; the time available will be one hour.

The final grade will be based on the following criteria:

• knowledge of a very limited number of topics covered in the course, analytical skills that emerge only with the teacher's help, limited use of specific terminology → 18-20;
• knowledge of a limited number of topics covered in the course, limited independent analytical skills, reasonable use of specific terminology → 21-24;
• knowledge of a large number of topics covered in the course, ability to make independent critical analysis choices, mastery of specific terminology → 25-29;
• essentially comprehensive knowledge of the topics covered in the course, ability to make independent critical analysis and connection choices, full mastery of specific terminology, and ability to argue and self-reflect → 30.
• The laude may be granted after passing a brief oral interview, which students who have achieved a mark of 30/30 in the written exam may access.

For the purposes of learning assessment, the use of AI is not permitted. Any use of AI constitutes a violation of academic integrity.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible ( [https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students] ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

 

Teaching tools

Slides of the lessons.

Office hours

See the website of Matteo Di Vincenzo