Discussion on the application of CBL in the theoretical teaching of Psychiatry based on a mood dis-order case

Abstract

According to the course teaching requirements of psychiatry, a serial teaching cases of case-based learning (CBL) is built based on cases from psychology department to assist in the theory teaching of Psychiatry. During the teaching process, the scenes where patients came to the psychology department were simulated and the information about the cases was provided step by step. For each step, students would be asked to discuss a series of questions regarding the cases in different groups. Along with CBL, students could thoroughly learn the main points of diagnosis and principles of treatment for common psy-chiatric disorders. The teaching effect showed that students' involvement in CBL courses, the interests in learning, self-study ability, independent thinking ability, capacity for self-expression, ability of creative thinking and comprehensive analysis and problem solving ability.were greatly improved. Most students were interested in CBL and it produced fruitful teaching results. Key words: Case-based learning; Psychiatric disorders; Psychiatry