30-Hours Professional Diploma in Psychiatric Disorders and Treatment
Credit hours
3
Learners explore how psychiatric disorders are classified using DSM and ICD, and examine anxiety, mood, psychotic, personality, neurodevelopmental and cognitive conditions. The course also gives an overview of how these disorders are treated, including medication management. Designed to build knowledge for students, support workers and healthcare staff rather than to qualify anyone to diagnose.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Health Systems
- 02Diagnostic Criteria and Classification: DSM and ICD Perspectives
- 03Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders: Causes and Treatment
- 04Mood Disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Related Conditions
- 05Psychotic Disorders: Schizophrenia and Delusional Conditions
- 06Personality Disorders and Their Clinical Features
- 07Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Disorders in Psychiatry
- 08Pharmacological Treatments and Medication Management
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