About Course
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to mental disorders in adult humans. We will discuss diagnostic issues and methods used to study psychopathology. We will also examine a variety of mental disorders from several different theoretical and treatment perspectives. Focus will be on diagnosis, epidemiology, course of the disorder, etiology, and treatment issues.
We will also briefly examine ethical and legal issues pertaining to psychopathology. A major goal of the course is to promote greater awareness and knowledge of psychopathology in hopes that we can reduce the suffering and stigma associated with mental disorders.
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Course Curriculum
Module 1
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Introduction: Historical Overview & Paradigms.
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Paradigms (conclusion) & Diagnosis and the DSM.
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Anxiety Disorders.
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders.
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Module 2
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Eating Disorders. Dissociative Disorders & Somatic Symptom Disorders.
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Schizophrenia.
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Schizophrenia (conclusion) & Creativity and Psychopathology.
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• Depression.
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Bipolar diseases.
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Module 3
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Alcohol/Drug Disorders & Sexual Disorders. Personality Disorders.
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Personality Disorders (conclusion).
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Legal and Ethical Issues & Wrap-Up
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