Abnormal Psychology & Clinical Methods

Module 1

Defining & Classifying Mental Disorders

The DSM-5: Classification, Criticism & Use

The Biopsychosocial Model

Assessment: Clinical Interviews, Tests & Diagnosis

Module 1 Quiz

Module 2

Anxiety, OCD & Trauma

Anxiety Disorders: Phobias, GAD & Panic Disorder

OCD: Obsessions, Compulsions & Neural Circuits

PTSD & Trauma-Related Disorders

Treatment of Anxiety: CBT, Exposure & Medication

Module 2 Quiz

Module 3

Mood Disorders & Psychosis

Major Depressive Disorder: Causes & Treatment

Bipolar Disorder: Mania, Depression & Stability

Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Course & Treatment

Suicide: Risk Factors, Assessment & Prevention

Module 3 Quiz

Module 4

Personality, Neurodevelopmental & Substance Disorders

Personality Disorders: Clusters A, B & C

Autism Spectrum Disorder & ADHD

Substance Use Disorders: Addiction & Recovery

Evidence-Based Psychotherapy: CBT, DBT & ACT

Psychological Case Conceptualization

Module 4 Quiz

PSY 301Defining & Classifying Mental DisordersThe DSM-5: Classification, Criticism & Use

Lesson· 25 min

The DSM-5: Classification, Criticism & Use

Writing on the board…

What is Abnormal? Definitions & Models of Mental Illness

The Biopsychosocial Model