Learning outcomes
After studying this course, you will be able to:
describe how views of mental health problems have changed over time
explain current classification systems of psychopathology
explore the costs and benefits of psychiatric diagnosis to different interest groups, particularly counselors and psychotherapists and their clients
consider the potentials and pitfalls of diagnosis versus formulation in relation to fear and sadness.
OpenLearn - The role of diagnosis in counselling and psychotherapy

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