A-level Psychology | Psychopathology | Definitions of Abnormality

Studying Psychopathology as part of your AQA A-level Psychology course? In this video we explore different definitions of abnormality:

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***Links to Mental Health Resources***
Where to Start?
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
For a List of Websites and Phone Numbers for UK mental health charities:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/

***Links to Articles related to the video***
Mental Health and Culture
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/b/black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-bame-communities
ONS statistics on Depression
https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/wellbeing/articles/coronavirusanddepressioninadultsgreatbritain/june2020
Depression and COVID-19
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/16/stress-anxiety-and-depression-levels-soar-under-uk-covid-19-restrictions

RECOMMEND READING ON PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? - https://amzn.to/3JymC7M
Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions - https://amzn.to/3l76MaQ

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After some book recommendations to explore Psychology further?
Outliers: https://amzn.to/3YDEsKT
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: https://amzn.to/3T9W7ZA
Opening Skinner's Box - Amazon https://amzn.to/3ZWKsPW
Lost Connections - Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope: https://amzn.to/3mOdPWA
Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results: https://amzn.to/41WvCe2
Man's Search For Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust: https://amzn.to/3mJFV5c
The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom: https://amzn.to/3yuHG8L

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0:00 - Intro
01:55 - Definition One - Statistical Deviation
06:34 - Definition Two - Deviation from Social Norms
11:40 - Definition Three - Failure to Function Adequately
14:01 - Definition Two - Deviation from Ideal Mental Health