Psychopathology
1st Month: Introduction to Psychopathology and Core Disorders
1.1 Concept and Elements of Psychopathology
- Introduction to Psychopathology
- Criteria for Psychopathology:
- Statistical Criteria
- Social Criteria
- Practical Criteria
- Classification Systems:
- Overview of DSM (DSM-IV-TR focus)
1.2 Anxiety Disorders
- Types and Clinical Picture:
- Panic Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Phobias
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Causes and Etiology: Biological, Psychological, and Environmental
1.3 Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders
- Somatoform Disorders:
- Clinical Picture and Etiology
- Dissociative Disorders:
- Clinical Picture and Causes
2nd Month: Advanced Psychopathology and Disorders
2.1 Schizophrenia
- Types:
- Paranoid
- Disorganized
- Catatonic
- Undifferentiated and Residual
- Clinical Picture: Symptoms and Diagnostic Criteria
- Etiology: Biological, Genetic, and Psychosocial Factors
2.2 Mood Disorders
- Types:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Unipolar Disorder
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Clinical Picture: Symptoms and Diagnosis
- Etiology: Biological, Cognitive, and Environmental Influences
2.3 Mental Retardation
- Types:
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe and Profound
- Etiology: Genetic, Environmental, and Developmental Causes
- Clinical Picture: Features and Assessment
3rd Month: Specialized Disorders and Practical Integration
3.1 Pervasive Developmental Disorders
- Overview and Types:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Rett Syndrome
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Clinical Picture and Interventions
3.2 Substance-Related Disorders
- Overview and Types:
- Substance Dependence
- Substance Abuse
- Clinical Features and Etiology
3.3 Cognitive Disorders
- Delirium:
- Clinical Picture and Causes
- Dementia:
- Amnesiac Disorders:
- Features and Underlying Factors
3.4 Practical Integration
- Case Studies and Observations
- Hands-on Assessment Training (e.g., diagnostic tools)
- Group Discussions on Intervention Strategies