ABOUT THE COURSE
YOUR CAREER IN ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Mental illnesses and disorders affect approximately 20% of the population, making it likely that each of us knows someone personally who has experienced mental health challenges. Fortunately, modern societies have evolved to acknowledge and accept mental illness as a common condition that can impact anyone. Over the past 150 years, our understanding of mental health has expanded significantly, leading to more effective ways of supporting individuals in managing their symptoms and achieving recovery.
By enrolling in this course, students will gain invaluable insights and knowledge into mental health issues:
- Identify common categories of psychological disorders and understand their underlying causes, as well as their impact on a person's behavior.
- Explore the various factors contributing to abnormal behavior, ranging from drug abuse and developmental issues to genetic and medical disorders.
- Benefit from a self-paced study course spanning 100 hours, allowing for flexible learning tailored to individual schedules.
- Develop a deeper understanding of mental health issues for career advancement and professional development.
This course empowers students to develop awareness of a wide range of psychological disorders, including their causes, symptoms, prognosis, and available treatment options. While the course aligns with classification systems such as the DSM and ICD, it also encourages critical reflection on broader questions, such as the definition of normality versus abnormality. Students will explore societal perceptions of behavior and discern when an individual's actions fall within the accepted norms of society and when they deviate into what is considered "abnormal."
Join us in expanding your knowledge and understanding of mental health, equipping yourself with the tools to support individuals on their journey towards mental well-being.
STUDY DURATION:
In this course, you can learn at your own pace, without any fixed due dates or deadlines. You study whenever you have the time and feel motivated to do so. The course typically takes around 200 hours to complete from beginning to end, and most students graduate within 12 months.
STUDY METHOD：
100% Online
START DATE:
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CORE MODULES
1. Abnormal Psychology
- Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
- Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic & Other Cognitive Disorders
- Substance-Related Disorders
- Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Somatoform, Factitious, and Dissociative Disorders
- Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
- Eating & Sleep Disorders
- Impulse-control Disorders; Adjustment Disorder
- Personality Disorders
2. Managing Mental Health in Adults
- Introduction to mental health issues – Definitions of good mental health through understanding mental illness, causal factors, introduction to treatment options
- Depression and related conditions - bipolar disorder
- Anxiety and related conditions - phobias, OCD, PTSD
- Schizophrenia
- Antisocial personality disorders
- Eating disorders - anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, obesity
- Dementias
- Helping yourself with mental health issues
- Support options and services for mental health issues
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ABOUT US
Courses4me
Courses4me is the leader in online education with decades of experience in both public and private education.
Our founders have a combined 30 years of expertise in education and training and have joined forces to deliver high-quality, low-cost education to anyone wishing to advance their career.
IS COURSES4ME ACCREDITED?
Yes. All of our courses are endorsed by the IARC (www.iarcedu.com) and accredited by ICOES (www.icoes.org). ICOES has an independent board of management that ensures that the Foundation operates in accordance with its purpose. It has an Advisory Board consisting of independent professors who developed and implemented the Accreditation Standards, a quality charter that is used for the annual review of prospective and existing accredited course providers.
