The Psychology Of Psychopathology. A Complete Guide

Mental Health, OCD, Depression and Phobias.

What you'll learn

Understand the difinitions of abnormality

Learn about Phobias, OCD and Depression

Understand the treatments for phobias, OCD and Depression

Gain knowledge into mental health and illness

Requirements

No requirement

Description

The Psychology of PsychopathologyUnderstanding Mental Disorders and Psychological Well-BeingThis course offers a comprehensive introduction to the psychology of mental health and abnormal behaviour. Drawing on established psychological theories and research, it explores how psychological disorders are defined, diagnosed, and treated, and how our understanding of psychopathology continues to evolve.You will begin by examining key concepts such as definitions of abnormality, including statistical infrequency, deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately, and deviation from ideal mental health. These frameworks help shape how mental disorders are understood across different cultural and clinical contexts.The course then delves into three major psychological disorders: phobias, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Students explore characteristic symptoms, cognitive and behavioural patterns, and the impact on daily functioning for each condition.You will analyse the strengths and limitations of psychological explanations of these disorders, including the behavioural, cognitive, and biological approaches. These models offer different perspectives on the causes of mental illness and provide insight into treatment methods ranging from systematic desensitisation and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to drug-based interventions.The course encourages critical thinking by comparing theoretical models and evaluating the effectiveness and ethical implications of various treatments. Students will engage with case studies, recent findings, and applied examples to enhance their understanding and analytical skills.This course is ideal for learners who want to explore the complexities of mental health, develop a deeper awareness of psychological disorders, and build strong foundations in psychological theory and evaluation. Whether pursuing psychology academically or out of personal interest, this course provides valuable insights into one of the most important areas of psychological science.

Overview

Section 1: The Psychology of Psychopathology

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 The Psychology of Psychopathology Video

Lecture 3 Definitions of Abnormality

Lecture 4 Deviation From Social Norms

Lecture 5 Deviation From Social Norms Video

Lecture 6 Deviation From Ideal Mental Health

Lecture 7 Deviation From Ideal Mental Health Video

Lecture 8 Statistical Infrequency

Lecture 9 Statisical Infrequency Video

Lecture 10 Failure To Function Adequately

Lecture 11 Failure To Function Adequately Video

Section 2: OCD

Lecture 12 Biological Explanations For OCD

Lecture 13 COMPT and SERT Genes

Lecture 14 Genetic and Neural Explanations

Lecture 15 Biological Treatments For OCD

Lecture 16 OCD Explanations and Treatment Video

Section 3: Depression

Lecture 17 Disclaimer

Lecture 18 Cognitive Explanations For Depression

Lecture 19 Cognitive Behaioural Therapy (CBT)

Lecture 20 Beck's Cognitive Theory

Lecture 21 Ellis's ABC Model

Lecture 22 Cognitive Explanations and Treatments Video

Section 4: Phobias

Lecture 23 Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

Lecture 24 Classical Conditioning

Lecture 25 Operant Conditioning

Lecture 26 Sytematic Desensitisation (SD)

Lecture 27 Flooding

Lecture 28 Phobia Explanations and Treatments Video

Section 5: DSM

Lecture 29 The DSM IV

Lecture 30 International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10)

Lecture 31 End of Course Assessment

Psychology students, teachers, social workers and anyone interested in psychology