Depressive and bipolar disorders are estimated to affect more than 400 million people around the globe. Although treatments are available, most people who are affected by these disorders are not properly diagnosed or treated. This course provides a review of common depressive and bipolar disorders, including dysthymic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, peripartum depressive disorder, as well as bipolar type I disorder, bipolar type II disorder, and cyclothymic disorder. In addition, the course presents the diagnostic criteria, demographics, contributing factors, and treatments for each disorder.
Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
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Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
This course is part of Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors Specialization
Instructor: Andrew T Stull
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There are 11 modules in this course
This module introduces you to your PsycLearn Essentials course. Find out what’s included in this course and how to navigate the modules and lessons. You’ll also learn valuable study tips for successful learning.
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3 videos7 readings
Depressive and bipolar disorders are types of mood disorders. Though they are different in many ways, the major symptom of depressive and bipolar disorders is altered mood.
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1 video8 readings3 assignments
Diagnostic criteria and worldwide prevalence for depressive and bipolar disorders are discussed.
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7 readings3 assignments
Biological contributing factors, such as genetics, epigenetics, and neurobiological factors, for depressive and bipolar disorders are discussed.
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4 videos9 readings3 assignments
Psychological contributing factors, such as helplessness and hopelessness, and environmental conditions, such as childhood trauma, poverty, prejudice, and discrimination, are discussed for depressive and bipolar disorders.
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3 readings3 assignments
Biological, such as pharmacotherapy and brain stimulation, and psychological, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, treatments for depressive and bipolar disorders are discussed. This module also explores integrated approaches that combine biological and psychological treatments.
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10 readings3 assignments
Demographics, risk factors, and preventive treatments for depressive and bipolar disorders are discussed.
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1 video11 readings3 assignments
This final content module brings all of the previous course material together and gives you material to review and questions for you to use to assess your learning.
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27 readings14 assignments
This module contains a cumulative quiz.
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1 assignment
This module contains a glossary, course references and a list of contributors to the course.
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3 readings
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