Course Details

1. Describe the basic concepts related to psychopathology, the aetiology of psychopathology and the symptomatology of mental illness.
2. Explain different theoretical approaches and their stance towards psychopathology.
3. Describe the various sociopolitical elements which participate in the aetiology of mental illness.
4. Describe methods of psychosocial recovery and their application in Cyprus and abroad.
5. Describe the symptomatology of mental illness (Axis II) according to international diagnostic systems.

Personality disorders: Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Paranoid Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Psychological Problems related to sexual functioning: Paraphilias, Pedophilia, Masochism, Sadism.

Childhood Disorders: Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, Conduct Disorder.

Mental Health and Ageing: Depression, Stress, Alzheimer’s.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation in Cyprus and Europe.

• American Psychiatric Association (2014) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders– V editions . American Psychiatric Association. (in Greek)
• Guenar, Τ. & Kering, P. (2011). Developmental Psychopathology: From infancy to adolescence. Athens: Gutenberg. (in Greek)
• Wilmshurst, L. (2011). Developmental Psychopathology: A developmental approach. Athens: Gutenberg. (in Greek)
• Kakouros, Ε. & Maniadake, Κ. (2004). Child and Adolescent Psychopathology - Developmental Approach. Athens: Ellinika Grammata. (in Greek)
• Christopoulou, A. (2008). Introduction to Psychopathology Adult. Athens: Topos. (in Greek)

• Madianos, M. G. (2005). Psychiatric and Rehabilitation. Athens: Kastanioti. (in Greek)
• Kakouros, Ε. (2008). The hyperactive child and the difficulties of learning and behavior. Athens: Ellinika Grammata. (in Greek)
• Kalantzi-Azise, Α. (2000). Issues Mental Health of Children and Adolescents. Athens: Ellinika Grammata. (in Greek)
• Aventisian – Pagoropoulou, A. (2000). Psychology of Ageing. Athens: Ellinika Grammata. (in Greek)
• Madianos, M. G. (2000). Introduction to Social Psychiatry. Athens: Kastanioti. (in Greek)
• Zesse, Α. (2002). Reintegration Chronic Mentally Ill. Athens. Tipothito.
• Assimopoulos, Ch. (2009). Everyday life in Psychiatry: Forms of institutionalization and institutional abuse. Athens: Kastanioti

The main teaching methods are the following:

• Lectures-Analysis of theoretical material
• Discussion groups
• Use of visual-auditory material