Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Depressive Disorders
This topic covers disorders where psychological distress manifests physically, disorders involving a loss of memory or identity, and major mood disorders. Students will analyze the impact of depression and bipolar disorder.
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This topic covers disorders where psychological distress manifests physically, disorders involving a loss of memory or identity, and major mood disorders. Students will analyze the impact of depression and bipolar disorder.
Key Questions
- How do somatic symptom disorders differ from actual medical conditions?
- What causes dissociative amnesia and dissociative identity disorder?
- What are the primary symptoms of major depressive disorder?
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