Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (Coursera)

Lectures within each of these modules address symptoms and behaviors, epidemiology, causal theories, treatment interventions and multicultural findings and considerations.

The course also seeks to assist participants with becoming more adept at noticing when a family member, friend, or colleague may be experiencing psychological distress, as well as develop the comfort level required for initiating an empathic, compassionate conversation with a person of concern. Toward this goal, the last lecture of each module is dedicated to the topic “Foundations of Empathy.”

This course is not designed to assist participants with resolving their own experiences of psychopathology, nor it is intended to prepare participants to act as psychotherapists for distressed individuals in their personal lives.

Course 1 of 3 in the Abnormal Psychology Specialization.

What You Will Learn

- An intro level understanding of symptomatology, intervention strategies, and relevant contextual factors of broad experiences of psychopathology.

- A fundamental understanding of the indications a family member, friend, or colleague may be experiencing distress

- The comfort level required for initiating an empathic, compassionate conversation with a person of concern.

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

WEEK 2: Mood Disorders: Depression and Mania

WEEK 3: Anxiety Disorders

WEEK 4: Stress and Trauma-Related Disorders