This Clinical Psychology and Mental Health content booklet has been carefully designed for the AQA A Level Psychology specification, providing students with clear, coherent and exam-focused content that directly supports success in exam and extended-response questions.
The booklet has been developed using a range of trusted AQA-aligned resources to ensure accurate and comprehensive coverage of the specification, while presenting key explanations, research and evaluation in a student-friendly and accessible format.
Key features include:
- Full coverage of the Clinical Psychology and Mental Health topic in line with the AQA A Level Psychology specification
- Clear, structured explanations to support AO1 knowledge and understanding
- Evaluation written using the PEEL structure (Point, Evidence, Explain, Link), modelling high-quality AO3 responses
- Explicit links between psychological explanations, treatments and research studies, supporting effective application and evaluation
- Clear coverage of definitions in the field of mental health, the characteristics of OCD, phobias and depression, the biological explanation and treatments for OCD, the behaviourist explanation and treatments for phobias, and the cognitive explanation and treatments for depression
- Coverage of relevant research studies and supporting evidence, helping students develop accurate and detailed knowledge
- Clear explanations of key concepts, assumptions and processes within each explanation and treatment
- A clear, logical layout to aid understanding, revision and independent learning
- Exam-focused guidance to help students develop precise, well-developed evaluation points and apply research effectively
Ideal for:
- Supporting students with extended writing and Clinical Psychology and Mental Health exam questions
- Independent revision and consolidation of key explanations, research and treatments
- Classroom teaching, interventions and homework
- Developing students’ ability to apply, analyse and evaluate psychological explanations and research
- Teachers and tutors looking for a reliable, exam-ready Clinical Psychology and Mental Health resource
This booklet helps students develop confidence, precision and clarity in their Clinical Psychology and Mental Health responses, enabling them to demonstrate strong knowledge and make effective links between psychological explanations, research, diagnosis and treatments. It is an excellent resource for developing the knowledge, application and evaluation skills needed to meet the demands of AQA A Level Psychology assessments.
