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Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Depressive and bipolar disorders are estimated to affect more than 400 million people around the globe. Although treatments are available, most people who are affected by these disorders are not properly diagnosed or treated. This course provides a review of common depressive and bipolar disorders, including dysthymic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, peripartum depressive disorder, as well as bipolar type I disorder, bipolar type II disorder, and cyclothymic disorder. In addition, the course presents the diagnostic criteria, demographics, contributing factors, and treatments for each disorder.

Status: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Status: Mental Health
BeginnerCourse12 hours

Featured reviews

AA

5.0Reviewed Dec 1, 2024

superbly crafted and insightful for all students devoted to the discipline of psychology.

AB

4.0Reviewed Dec 12, 2024

the course neglects a little the priority of psychotherapy in general and other psychological therapies like psychodynamic therapy

AM

5.0Reviewed Apr 11, 2025

Great way to learn about Depressive and Bipolar disorders.

LG

5.0Reviewed Mar 30, 2025

I really enjoyed this class, a lot of information presented in a wonderful manner.

SM

4.0Reviewed May 7, 2025

Detailed information provided which is very helpful. However, there exists redundancy in modules and includes a lot of readings.

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