Mental Health

Description

This covers psychopathology and the different factors contributing to psychopathology. You will learn the characteristics and symptoms of the different mental disorders and problems, and learn how to classify these according to the DSM. You will also examine the different therapies, medications, and services available for each of these disorders. Topics / lectures covered: - Mental Health and Mental Disorders - Environmental Factors - Psychodynamic and Cognitive Perspectives - Behavioral Perspectives - Are mental disorders culturally constructed?