Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

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Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

About this course

This specialization is designed for anyone interested in common psychological disorders that may affect themselves, their family, their community, or society. The disorders covered in this course include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and addictive behaviors. Learners will develop knowledge about these disorders that includes diagnostic criteria, prevalence rates, demographics, contributing factors, and treatments. Learning activities will focus on diagnostic criteria utilizing the 11th edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11) as a tool for comparing and contrasting the different disorders.

What you'll learn

  • Apply ICD-11 diagnostic criteria to identify and distinguish between anxiety, mood, substance use, and addictive disorders
  • Explain prevalence rates and demographic patterns for major psychological disorders
  • Identify contributing factors and risk elements for common mental health conditions
  • Compare evidence-based treatment approaches for different disorder categories

Course objectives

  • Develop foundational knowledge of common psychological disorders affecting individuals and communities
  • Learn to use ICD-11 as a diagnostic tool for comparing and contrasting mental health disorders
  • Understand the scope and impact of anxiety, mood, substance use, and addictive disorders across populations

Skills you'll gain

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