Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

This specialization is designed for anyone interested in common psychological disorders that may affect themselves, their family, their community, or society. The disorders covered in this course include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and addictive behaviors. Learners will develop knowledge about these disorders that includes diagnostic criteria, prevalence rates, demographics, contributing factors, and treatments. Learning activities will focus on diagnostic criteria utilizing the 11 th edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11) as a tool for comparing and contrasting the different disorders

• Explore distress, impairment, and risk in anxiety disorders
• Compare contributing factors and treatments for mood disorders
• Learn diagnostic techniques for substance use and addictive disorders

• Basic computer and internet skills helpful
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities