Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (Mental Disorders)
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Abnormal psychology is a fascinating topic which covers mental disorders, a discussion around how normal is defined, and the key criteria that allow a behaviour to be identified as abnormal psychology. Understanding psychology helps you make sense of the world. This course covers a wide range of mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and eating and sleep disorders. Learn about schizophrenia and psychosis, and understand more about impulse control and factitious and dissociative behaviours. Enrol today to increase your understanding of yourself and other people.
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- Gain awareness of common psychological disorders
- Explore gender identity & sexual disorders
- Gain an Introductory Certificate in Abnormal Psychology
- Increase your awareness around mental disorders
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- Complete online in your own time, at your own pace
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COURSE CONTENTS
- Disorders Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence
- Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic & Cognitive Disorders
- Addiction Support – Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
- Depression and Related Conditions
- Anxiety Disorders
- Somatoform, Factitious & Dissociative Disorders
- Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
- Eating and Sleep Disorders
- Impulse-Control Disorders & Adjustment Disorder
- Personality Disorders
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This course takes approximately 100 hours, and you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Upon completing this course, you will better understand the psychological makeup of people you come into contact with at work and in your personal life.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 342 829 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
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Yes. The Career Academy offers a comprehensive overview of abnormal psychology with our Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (Mental Disorders). This course is a great step towards understanding how abnormal psychology can impact the lives of people around us.