Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Learn fundamentals of psychological disorders, from mood and anxiety to trauma and schizophrenia. Develop skills to recognize signs of distress.
Learn fundamentals of psychological disorders, from mood and anxiety to trauma and schizophrenia. Develop skills to recognize signs of distress.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Abnormal Psychology Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand symptoms and treatments of major psychological disorders
Recognize signs of psychological distress in others
Develop skills for empathetic conversations about mental health
Learn various models for understanding abnormal psychology
Gain knowledge of multicultural considerations in mental health
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4.3 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course provides an introduction to abnormal psychology, covering major psychological disorders and their assessment, classification, and treatment. Students learn about mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders through detailed examination of symptoms, epidemiology, causal theories, and intervention strategies. The course also emphasizes developing practical skills for recognizing psychological distress in others and initiating supportive, empathetic conversations.
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Mood Disorders: Depression and Mania
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Anxiety Disorders
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Stress and Trauma-Related Disorders
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Clinical Psychologist Leading University Mental Health Services
Jennifer D'Andrea serves as Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Wesleyan University since 2011, where she also holds a position as Visiting Assistant Professor in Liberal Studies. With a PhD from Fordham University and postdoctoral specialization from Yale University Medical School, she brings extensive expertise in treating serious mental illness and early psychosis prevention. Her educational background includes a Master of Education from Boston College and a BA from College of the Holy Cross. Under her leadership, CAPS has expanded its community mental health model, integrating therapy with education, prevention, and outreach initiatives. Her clinical focus includes cognitive-behavioral treatment of borderline personality disorder and the development of peer mental health advocacy programs like WESupport. She combines administrative leadership with active clinical practice, maintaining her role as a therapist while directing campus mental health services.
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