The main goal of this class are to gain an introductory exposure to the nature of the psychiatric disorder known as schizophrenia as revealed by the scientific method. We will discuss a broad range of findings from the scientific investigation of biological and psychological factors related to schizophrenia and its treatment. More specifically we will learn about: (1) key symptomatic features through discussion and enactments of interviews with actors portraying many of the cardinal features of the illness, (2) what brain imaging studies (MRI and fMRI) and neurochemistry have taught us about the neuroscience of the disorder, (3) scientific psychological data and theories concerning cognition, emotion and behavior in schizophrenia, and (4) current, evidence-based somatic and psychosocial approaches to treatment. A brief historical overview of the recent emergence of the psychiatric category of schizophrenia will be presented as well.
Schizophrenia
proposé par
Wesleyan University
À propos de ce cours
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Compétences que vous acquerrez
PsychologyPsychiatryPsychiatric DisordersPsychotherapy
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Semaine
1An Introduction to the Disorder
The first module is focused on introducing key symptom characteristics of the psychiatric diagnosis known as schizophrenia, and describes current thinking around potential causes and biological correlates of the disorder.
6 vidéos (Total 49 min)
6 vidéos
Louis Wain's Cats4 min
Prevalence, Demographics, and Etiology8 min
Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Positive, Negative, and Disorganized9 min
Diagnosis and Cognitive Defects9 min
Introduction to the Neuroscience of the Disorder5 min
Semaine
2Symptom Assessment and History
The second module is focused on a continuing exploration of symptoms in the disorder through simulated client-clinician interactions. Lectures in this unit also focus on the history of the treatment of schizophrenia in Western culture.
4 vidéos (Total 42 min), 1 quiz
4 vidéos
Demonstration: Negative Symptoms Example11 min
History of the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia10 min
History of Treatments for Schizophrenia11 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Midterm Exam40 min
Semaine
3Neuroanatomy and Neuroimaging
In the third module we begin to discuss the neurochemistry of the disorder as well as common manifestations of those diagnosed with schizophrenia on structural and functional brain MRI scans. First, though, we look at two more client-clinician simulations to explore symptoms and recovery.
5 vidéos (Total 28 min)
5 vidéos
Demonstration: Recovered Patient5 min
Human Neuroanatomy and History of Neuroimaging5 min
Structural Neuroimaging5 min
Functional Neuroimaging4 min
Semaine
4Psychological Science
In the fourth module we discuss common cognitive deficits, disruptions in social cognition and cognitive models of the disorder.
8 vidéos (Total 65 min)
8 vidéos
Dopamine Hypothesis - Part 26 min
Psychology of Schizophrenia: Introduction and History5 min
Cognitive Deficits11 min
Social Cognition4 min
Cognition, Social Cognition, and Functioning8 min
Psychological Mechanisms of Delusions and Hallucinations4 min
Psychological Theories13 min
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Meilleurs avis
par JQ•Nov 17th 2017
INTERESTING COURSE. I HAVEN'T GIVEN SCHIZOPHRENIA MUCH THOUGHT OVER THE YEARS, BUT AFTER THIS COURSE A FEW RELATIONSHIPS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR RELATIVES MAKE MORE SENSE. THANKS SO MUCH.
par JL•Jul 10th 2018
Excellent short course. The course gives video case studies of symptoms and the content is presented in a factual and informative way, bot of which aid learning.
Enseignant
Matt Kurtz
ProfessorPsychology and Neuroscience and Behavior
À propos de Wesleyan University
At Wesleyan, distinguished scholar-teachers work closely with students, taking advantage of fluidity among disciplines to explore the world with a variety of tools. The university seeks to build a diverse, energetic community of students, faculty, and staff who think critically and creatively and who value independence of mind and generosity of spirit.
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Lorsque vous achetez un Certificat, vous bénéficiez d'un accès à tout le contenu du cours, y compris les devoirs notés. Lorsque vous avez terminé et réussi le cours, votre Certificat électronique est ajouté à votre page Accomplissements. À partir de cette page, vous pouvez imprimer votre Certificat ou l'ajouter à votre profil LinkedIn. Si vous souhaitez seulement lire et visualiser le contenu du cours, vous pouvez accéder gratuitement au cours en tant qu'auditeur libre.
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I am experiencing psychotic symptoms described in this course. Is this course a place to seek and receive help?
No. This course engages with the scientific research literature and the history of our understanding of the psychiatric disorder labelled schizophrenia. Instead we suggest that you contact your local mental health agency, or if you are in the US your state association for psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses or social workers. They can often provide you with a list of resources, sometimes at no cost, for receiving the help that you need. For more urgent needs you should contact a local crisis hotline, visit an emergency room, or in the US dial 911 and ask for assistance. Course postings are not monitored for reported psychiatric symptoms in course learners and are not to be used to report such symptoms.
Does the verified certificate mean that I am certified to render help to those with schizophrenia?
No, the verified certificate means that you have successfully completed this course by achieving the course learning objectives. Expertise in treating the disorder is derived through completion of accredited medical, nursing, psychologist or social work training programs with a focus on diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
Does this course contain anything disturbing?
The subject matter of the course will expose you to how psychotic symptoms, sometimes severe, may be expressed in individuals. Observing these symptoms (enacted by acting students) may be disturbing.
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