Introduction
The Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology and Mental Health programme covers a wide array of mental illnesses. It aims to train students with extensive knowledge and skills in psychology, mental health, and counselling. This unprecedented programme will develop students' intellectual and practical skills that are applied in many pressing mental health issues. It taps into the theoretical basis of mental health such as the etiology of mental illnesses, the biological foundations of mental health, and the current practices in prevention and treatment. The programme also takes learning to another level by allowing students to appraise the effectiveness of various counselling approaches, and to accommodate the specific needs of different clinical populations. It serves as an important foundation in paving a career path in mental health.
