Psychosocial Pathology and Social Work Practice - Part I
By Shawn Lawrence, Reshawna Chapple, and Linda Manning
Developed in collaboration with social workers Shawn Lawrence, Reshawna Chapple, and Linda Manning, this course provides participants with an overview of mental health disorders and criteria according the DSM-5. Part I covers neurodevelopmental disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar and related disorders, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders.
About the Course
After taking this course, you will be able to:
- Better understand the history of mental illness and the diagnostic process.
- Cultivate a greater understanding of the criteria and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.
- Differentially diagnose ADHD, bipolar disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
- Understand the criteria and effective diagnose schizophrenia spectrum disorder and depressive disorders.
- Differentially diagnose bipolar or depressive disorder with psychotic features from schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.
- Develop a greater understanding of the criteria and diagnosis of anxiety disorders.
You will
earn 3 credits by completing this course.
Please note: Accreditation not available in New York, New Jersey, or West Virginia.
Faculty
Shawn Lawrence is an associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Central Florida. She is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a Ph.D. in social welfare with an emphasis in behavioral health from the University at Buffalo.
Reshawna Chapple is an associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Central Florida. She is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a Ph.D. in justice and social inquiry from Arizona State University.
Linda Manning is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice. She is also adjunct faculty in the School of Social Work at the University of Central Florida.
