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[P-2-02]Developing mental health assessment skills using Data Wise methodology and case studies.
*Ernesto Magallon-Neri1,2, Dámaris Muñoz1, Virginia Krieger1,2, Juan Antonio Amador1,2 (1.Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology. Faculty of Psychology. University of Barcelona(Spain), 2.Institute of Neurosciences, UB. Group of Studies about Measure Invariance and Analysis of Change (GEIMAC) 2021SGR01071.(Spain))
Keywords:
Mental health assessment,Training,Data wise
The learning process of developing competencies and skills in the field of mental health assessment is a priority in the courses of the Master's Degree in General Health Psychology (MUPGS). Method: Using the Data Wise methodology, a collaborative procedure for analyzing data and experiences in educational communities, teaching development strategies are developed, based on student needs and the promotion of professionals' skills in adapting training and learning programs. The flexible use of data obtained through this methodology focuses on fostering strengths to address training deficits and promoting new competencies. Results: several groups of graduate psychologists (n=104) were assed in several skills training in psychological assessment. The modules identified as being of greatest interest and benefit to students are those focused on clinical interviews (83,8%), case formulation (82.9%), and psychological reporting (79,1%), while the module with less interest are the ethical and deontological aspects and psychometric aspects (32,4%). Discussion: It is important to promote training based on professional practice and encourage new professionals to incorporate concepts and practices based on metrics and best ethical procedures in the field of mental health assessment.