Expand your knowledge of psychological disorders. Build your understanding of the personal, social, and global challenges caused by common psychological disorders.
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This specialization is intended for anyone interested in common psychological disorders that may affect them, their family, their community, or society. Disorders covered in this course include:
Learners will develop knowledge about these disorders, which includes:
Learning activities will focus on diagnostic criteria using the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11) as a tool for comparing and understanding the different disorders.
Throughout the course, learners will take formative assessments to test their knowledge of the terms covered. At the end of each module, there will be summative assessments that use tracking and grading to assess their overall understanding. Finally, at the end of the course, learners will receive an overall assessment of the level of the course.
Course 1
7 hours
4.8 (25 ratings)
What you will learn:
Feelings of anxiety from time to time are a normal part of life, but when these feelings begin to interfere with a person’s quality of life, it is important to seek professional help. This course provides an overview of common disorders in which anxiety is a central symptom, including:
In addition, the course discusses the diagnostic criteria, contributing factors, and treatments for each disorder.
Course 2
12 hours
4.8 (12 ratings)
What you will learn:
Depressive and bipolar disorders affect more than 400 million people worldwide. This course provides an overview of common depressive and bipolar disorders, including:
In addition, the course presents the diagnostic criteria, demographics, contributing factors, and treatments for each disorder.
Course 3
12 hours
4.8 (16 ratings)
What you will learn:
Many people around the world struggle with substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. This course provides an overview of common substance use disorders, including:
Additionally, the course includes a discussion of addictive behaviors such as gambling and Fortnite, as well as the diagnostic criteria, demographics, contributing factors, and treatments for each disorder.
