American Psychological Association
Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors Specialization
American Psychological Association

Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors Specialization

Enhance your knowledge of psychological disorders. Build your understanding of personal, societal, and global challenges caused by common psychological disorders.

Kyle Smith

Instructor: Kyle Smith

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.8

(146 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
3 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explore the role that distress, impairment, and danger play in disorders for which anxiety is a component.

  • Compare and contrast contributing factors and treatments for common mood disorders.

  • Learn diagnostic techniques for identifying disorders due to substance use and addictive behaviors.

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Category: Clinical Psychology
Category: Psychological Evaluations
Category: Mental Health
Category: Behavioral Health
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Category: Psychiatry
Category: Mental Health Therapies

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Skills you'll gain

Category: Clinical Psychology
Category: Psychological Evaluations
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Mental Health
Category: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Category: Psychiatry
Category: Psychotherapy
Category: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties
Category: Psychology
Category: Demography
Category: Behavioral Health
Category: Pharmacotherapy
Category: Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing
Category: Mental Health Therapies

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Clinical Psychology
Category: Epidemiology
Category: Mental and Behavioral Health
Category: Psychology
Category: Demography
Category: Behavioral Health
Category: Mental Health
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Pharmacology
Category: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Category: Psychiatry
Category: Psychotherapy
Category: Neurology

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American Psychological Association
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