Description
The study of abnormal psychology helps us better understand the human experience. The goal of this class is to increase student awareness of, and sensitivity to a variety of mental health problems (disorders). This course will cover the history of abnormal psychology, with a focus on the clinically-identified causes, symptoms, and treatments of psychological conditions interrupting functional daily life like anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, and thought disorders. This course will use a seminar-format where students prepare for and contribute to the class discussions and write reflection papers about selected readings, films, and student and instructor presentations.