Ateneo - UPO

PSYCHIATRY
The course program includes:
Historical evolution of psychiatry. Therapeutic relationship in particular with the patient suffering from mental disorders.
Elements of general psychopathology.
The psychiatric interview.
The psychiatric clinic and the main psychiatric disorders (mood disorders; schizophrenic spectrum disorders; delirium and psycho-organic syndromes; psychic disorders secondary to physical illnesses; substance use disorders, personality disorders).
The problem of suicide.
Interventions in psychiatry: psychopharmacological (anxiolytic, antipsychotic, antidepressant, mood stabilizer), psychoeducation, rehabilitation and psychosocial interventions.
Compulsory Treatment.
The bio-psycho-social model.
Nosography and diagnosis in psychiatry: the ICD-10 system and the DSM-5.
The psychiatric clinic and the main psychiatric disorders (anxiety disorders; stress and stress-related disorders; somatoform and dissociative disorders; eating disorders).
The organization of mental health services and psychiatry assistance.

NEUROPSYCHIATRY
The main clinical patterns of neurogical and psychiatric pathologies of infancy and adolescence wil be discussed.

NEUROLOGY
Anatomical-physiological nervous system fundamentals and main neurological diseases.

The course topics will be discussed also from the perspective of Gender Medicine.

Slide delle lezioni e materiali su piattaforma DIR.
PSYCHIATRY
Eugenio Torre - Appunti di Psichiatria e Psicologia Clinica a cura di Carmen Usai e Patrizia Zeppegno - Aracne Editrice
NEUROPSYCHIATRY
V. Amendolagine, Compendio di Neuropsichiatria Infantile per educatori, Libellula Ed. (2020); A. Vanolo, La città autistica, Einaudi (2024)
NEUROLOGY
Bertora, P. (2015). Neurologia: per i corsi di laurea in professioni sanitarie. Piccin. Padovani, A. (2018). Neurologia per le professioni sanitarie. Piccin.

PSYCHIATRY
The objectives of the Integrated Psychiatry Course require the student to acquire concepts on:
• the main aspects of the "therapeutic relationship" in the diagnosis and treatment pathways;
• conducting a psychiatric interview within the relationship with the patient;
• specific symptoms of psychiatric diagnostic categories and the relationship between symptoms and disorders and recognition and classification of the main psychopathological pictures;
• general information on the therapeutic and rehabilitation project according to the biopsychosocial model in psychiatry.
• models of connection and integration between psychiatric services.
NEUROPSYCHIATRY
Aim of the course is to teach the fundamentals of pediatric neurosciences and infantile psychopatology.
NEUROLOGY
To acquire the main clinical and anatomical-physiological notions of neurological diseases and their application in contact with the patient.

NEUROPSYCHIATRY
E' necessario che gli studenti possiedano conoscenze di base di anatomia e fisiologia del sistema nervoso centrale
NEUROLOGY
Basics of anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system

PSICHIATRIA
Presentations in MS-Power Point format. Viewing of film clips. Reading of scientific articles.
NEUROPSYCHIATRY
Lectures in classroom.
NEUROLOGY
Face-to-face lessons supported by multimedia presentations (PowerPoint).

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.   

PSYCHIATRY
The exam will focus on the topics in the program and will be carried out through a written test with 2 open questions. 1 hour.
NEUROPSYCHIATRY
The verification of knowledge will take place through a final oral exam.
NEUROLOGY
Written examination consisting of multiple-choice questions. 30 minutes.

Learning is assessed by the professors of the three courses on the basis of the correctness of the contents of the answers provided by the student, the logical presentation of the contents, the property of language. The questions may concern all the topics included in the didactic program with prevalent attention to the topics dealt with during the lectures. Verification of learning through the exam will propose a mark out of thirty. The exam is passed if the final grade is 18/30 or higher. Top marks with honors (30/30 with honors) will be assigned.

The course program includes:
PSYCHIATRY
The course program includes:
Historical evolution of psychiatry. Therapeutic relationship in particular with the patient suffering from mental disorders.
Elements of general psychopathology.
The psychiatric interview.
The psychiatric clinic and the main psychiatric disorders (mood disorders; schizophrenic spectrum disorders; delirium and psycho-organic syndromes; psychic disorders secondary to physical illnesses; substance use disorders, personality disorders).
The problem of suicide.
Interventions in psychiatry: psychopharmacological (anxiolytic, antipsychotic, antidepressant, mood stabilizer), psychoeducation, rehabilitation and psychosocial interventions.
Compulsory Treatment.
The bio-psycho-social model.
Nosography and diagnosis in psychiatry: the ICD-10 system and the DSM-5.
The psychiatric clinic and the main psychiatric disorders (anxiety disorders; stress and stress-related disorders; somatoform and dissociative disorders; eating disorders).
The organization of mental health services and psychiatry assistance.

NEUROPSYCHIATRY
Intellectual Disability. Specific Learning Disorder. Communication Disorders. Autism Spectrum Disorders; Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders. Depressive Disorders. Anxiety Disorders. Obsessive.compulsive Disorder. Trauma and stressor-related disorders. Distruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders. Feeding and Eating Disorders. Therapeutic Strategies in Child Neuropsychiatry.

NEUROLOGY
Functional examination of the nervous system and approach to the study of Clinical Neurology Cerebrovascular diseases Epilepsy, brain tumors, head and spinal trauma Dementias, basal ganglia disorders Central nervous system infections Multiple sclerosis, headache disorders Motor neuron diseases, peripheral neuropathies.

PSYCHIATRY
The expected learning outcomes are consistent with the general provisions found within the European Qualifications Framework (Dublin descriptors) relating to knowledge and understanding.
At the end of the course, the student must be able to demonstrate that, thanks to the content of the lessons and the study of the recommended bibliography, knowledge and understanding relating to the main psychiatric clinical pictures, their diagnosis, their treatment and care their patients, including crisis management; must also have acquired knowledge and understanding of the historical, organizational, institutional aspects of Italian psychiatry and the main topics relating to the TSO and forensic psychiatry; must be able to apply the knowledge and understanding skills acquired in relation to the issues of psychiatric clinic, in professional situations, as well as in supporting, with mastery of the topics, discussions and solving problems in their field of study; must have acquired the ability to request specialist advice, collect and interpret data relating to the above topics, in order to be able to draw their own conclusions and to reflect on topics relating to the field of study; must be able to communicate information and ideas, be able to manage problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, in the working environment as well as within the service network; must have developed the learning skills necessary to manage the study in the psychiatric field with a good degree of autonomy.

NEUROPSYCHIATRY
Basic knowledge necessary for their professional activity at hospital settings, therapeutic communities, and other care services for children and adolescents.

NEUROLOGY
Good knowledge of the anatomical bases of the main diseases of the nervous system. Good knowledge of epidemiological data, main symptoms, diagnostic findings, in particular radiological. Outline of treatment.