30-Hours Professional Diploma in Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAD
Credit hours
3
Generalised anxiety is explored through its psychological and biological basis, the role of stress and life events, and conditions that often occur alongside it. Learners gain awareness of how it is assessed and of approaches such as CBT techniques, medication and mindfulness. Intended to build understanding for support workers and interested individuals, not to qualify anyone to diagnose or treat.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Definitions and Diagnosis
- 02Understanding the Psychological and Biological Basis of GAD
- 03Assessment Tools and Diagnostic Interviews for GAD
- 04Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Techniques for GAD
- 05Pharmacological Treatments and Medication Management
- 06The Role of Stress, Trauma, and Life Events in GAD
- 07Co-morbid Conditions: Depression, Panic Disorder, and OCD
- 08Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Relaxation Strategies
More in Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
30-Hours Advanced Diploma in Brain and Behaviour
Starting with brain anatomy and development, learners explore how the brain shapes thinking, memory, emotion and behaviour. Later units look at neuroplasticity and…
View course - Mental Health and Wellbeing
30-Hours Applied Behaviour Analysis
Learners are introduced to the principles of applied behaviour analysis, including the antecedent, behaviour and consequence model. The units cover behaviour assessment…
View course - Mental Health and Wellbeing
30-Hours Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Learners explore how hazardous substances are managed safely at work, starting with the legal framework behind COSHH. The units cover identifying hazardous substances,…
View course
30-Hours Professional Diploma in Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAD