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