OVERVIEW

The course has the aim to achieve specific training objectives through the knowledge of the physiological, psychological, cultural and clinical aspects of Psychopathology and Treatment of Sexual Behavior according to the modern scientific acquisitions related to the study and the analysis of human sexuality .

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Acquire the basic elements of psychic functions, major psychiatric disorders, and their nosocomial classification. Develop the relationship ability with the user. Learn psychopathology and develop basic skills for treating sexual behavior. Know how to treat and care for the patient difficult and acquire the ability to formulate their therapeutic and rehabilitative processes. Acquire knowledge of psycho-pharmacology: classification and use of psychoactive drugs, action mechanisms, desired and undesired effects.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

- Provide a proper multidisciplinary knowledge of Psychopathology and Treatment of Sexual Behavior

- Provide a proper knowledge of human sexuality and its modern issues

- Have a good knowledge of the methodological approach regarding the subject of the course

- Provide a proper knowledge of the specific evolutional, cultural and transcultural aspects

- Have a good knowledge of the different clinical aspects

- Provide a proper knowledge of specific psychiatric aspects

- Have a good knowledge of the specific therapeutic tools

TEACHING METHODS

Lecture, interactive lessons, with slides and visual material.

The course material will be available for the students.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

- Human sexual behavior

- Sexuality: general concepts

- History of Sexuality

- Sexuality in arts and sciences

- Cultural and transcultural aspects of Sexuality

- Neurobiological aspects

- Endocrinological aspects

- Psychoanalytic theories

- The cognitive behavioral therapy theories

- The body language

- The body diagram

- DCA, Dysmorphobia

- Sexuality as a communication

- Sexuality and Web

- Female Sexuality

- Male Sexuality

- Gender identity

- Role identity

- Homosexuality

- The gender identity in the postmodernity: transsexualism and bisexuality

- Sexuality in the ages of life: childhood, adolescence, senescence

- Reproductive disorders in the different ages of women

- Gender-based violence

- Sexuality and psychiatric disorders:

Sexuality in depressive disorders

Sexuality in personality disorders

Sexuality in psychoses

Sexuality in dementia

- Psychopathology of sexual behavior

- DSM V:

Gender disorder

Sexual dysfunctions

Paraphilia’s disorders

- Rules of law on sexual behavior­:

Forensic science aspects

Ethical aspects

- Sexuality and psychiatric drugs

- Sex addiction

- Relationship with the patient in the exploration of sexuality

- Treatment of sexual behaviors

- Pharmacological treatment

- Psychological, behavioral and rehabilitative treatments

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

- American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Fifth Edition (DSM-5)- Washington,- 2013

- Material provided by the teacher

Suggested further material:

- Kernberg O. Relazioni d’amore - Raffaello Cortina,

- Freud S. Tre saggi sulla teoria sesuale (1905) –Boringhi-eri

- Master W.H.,Johnnson V.E.: L’atto sessuale nell’uomo e nella donna - Feltrinelli

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GIANLUCA SERAFINI (President)

MARIO AMORE

MARINA BELLOMO

MARCO VAGGI

GIANFRANCO NUVOLI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

First semester, october

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assessment takes place through the final exam, which aims to ensure the student's effective acquisition of the expected learning outcomes.