This course consists of important categories of psychological disorders that are part of Diagnostic and Statistical manual (DSM 5) and International classification of diseases (ICD 11). This paper attempts to introduce to the clinical picture of disorders like Anxiety and stress related disorders, neuro-developmental disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders etc. Understanding of causes of these conditions and specific treatment strategies are also discussed in this course. It is a highly applicable body of knowledge in clinical settings.The challenges to mental health issues are discussed worldwide. The increased incidence and prevalence of mental disorders is an issue of concern for the society. Awareness of psychological disorders and its early identification is important in devising preventive measures. Thus, this online course has been designed to help students to learn a basic understanding about the nature of Psychological disorders, causes and treatment. It will help students to dispel myths and misconceptions about mental illness. The students who are the representatives of society can apply this knowledge to themselves, and to help families and society. The online mode of this course will allow interested students to learn at their own pace and as per their convenience. The course will make use of videos, simple activities, case studies and discussions so that students are able to relate to this field and will develop the interest to explore this field further.

Syllabus

Week 1: Definition of Abnormal Behaviour, Historical Conception of Mental Disorders, History of mental disorders: Development in 19th century and Eastern perspective, Classification system and Diagnosis of mental disorderWeek 2: Biological perspective to abnormal behaviour, Psychoanalytic perspective to abnormal behaviour, Behavioural Perspective to abnormal psychology, The cognitive and humanistic perspective of abnormal psychologyWeek 3: Professionals working with mental disorders, Clinical Assessment: Case History, Mental Status Examination, Clinical assessment using diagnostic toolsWeek 4: Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders and Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Etiological Theories of Anxiety Disorders, Treatment for Anxiety DisorderWeek 5: Trauma and stress related disorder, Adjustment disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Acute stress disorderWeek 6: Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Somatic symptom disorder, Conversion disorder, Dissociative disorderWeek 7: Intellectual disability - introduction, Causes of intellectual disability, Types of Mental retardation, Treatment of Intellectual disability, Assessments of Intellectual disabilityWeek 8: What is learning disability?, Types of learning disability, Identification of Learning disability, Remedies for Learning disabilityWeek 9: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD: Causes and treatment, Autism spectrum disorder, Autism: Causes and treatmentWeek 10: Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Bing Eating disorder, Risk Factors, Treatment & Prevention of Eating DisorderWeek 11: Alcohol abuse and dependence, Psycho-social factors in Alcohol, Clinical picture of alcohol related disorder, Treatment of alcohol dependenceWeek 12: Narcotics - Opiates and Stimulants, Narcotics – Sedatives & Hallucinogens, Behavioral addictions, Treatment of addictionWeek 13: Function of Sleep & Normal sleep cycle, Sleep-wake disorders - Insomnia, Hypersomnolence, and Sleep Apnea, Nightmare and REM sleep behaviour disorderWeek 14: Elimination Disorders - Enuresis and Encopreis