Week 1 - Introduction

Question 1

Treatment Gap

Answer 1

Only 1/6 of individuals with MH problem are receiving evidence-based treatment (lowest in marginalised individuals)

Question 2

Lifetime mental health disorder prevalence

Answer 2

1 in 2 people, often before 18

Question 3

What is psychopathology?

Answer 3

Scientific study of psychological disorders

Question 4

Psych student syndrome

Answer 4

Greater concern about one’s psych health associated with majoring in psychology

Question 5

Fitness to practice

Answer 5

Unethical to provide psychological services if one is mentally unhealthy

Question 6

Pathway to registration

Answer 6

Level 1 - 3-year undergrad (foundation)
Level 2 - 4th-year Honours (pre-professional)
Level 3 - year 1 of postgrad (professional)
Level 4 - year 2 and beyond of Masters/doctorate (specialised)

Question 7

Level 1 requirements

Answer 7

• Comprehend/apply broad knowledge, understand theories
• Apply in reflexive, culturally appropriate manner
• Analyse and critique theory/research
• Understand values and ethics
• Self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry

Question 8

MQ graduate capabilities

Answer 8

1. Scientist and scholar - broad and coherent knowledge, self-directed inquiry
2. Practitioner - effective communication across settings
3. Citizen - reflexive and culturally appropriate
4. Professional - apply knowledge ethically, including showing sophisticated thinking