Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Digital Mental Health: Research, Intervention, and Youth
School	Educational Enterprise
Department	Wiley
Module Code	03 39509
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Guided independent study-100 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The module will explore the role of digital technology in mental health and wellbeing with a focus on youth mental health. Research and practice-based evidence regarding the application of digital technology and strategies to mental health will be explored and evaluated. Indicative topics include digital tools for diagnosis, novel treatments (e.g., such as the use of virtual reality), accessible digital interventions, and the role of big data and Artificial Intelligence in the optimisation of mental health intervention. The potential role of social media and other digitally mediated aspects of everyday life in the potentiation or formation of mental health issues will also be explored.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Critically evaluate research evidence regarding the role of social media and digital technology in the formation and development of mental health and illness. Critically evaluate the use of digital technology in mental health diagnosis, intervention and treatment, and the optimisation of intervention and treatment in mental health Develop and appraise potential applications of digital mental health interventions and tools in novel applied contexts.
Assessment	39509-01 : Coursework : Coursework (60%) 39509-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (40%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 60% In course assignment: coursework (e.g., essay, recorded presentation, podcast or video) min. 1000 - max. 2000 words or equivalent) 40% In course assignment: self-activated timed (45-60 minutes) examination- (e.g. SAQ or MCQ) Reassessment: Resitting of any examination-based assessments using an alternative question assessment. Resubmission of coursework using an alternative coursework assessment question.
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