Understanding depression and anxiety
Description
In this free course, Understanding depression and anxiety, we consider some risk and causal factors for some depression and anxiety disorders – that is, the possible aetiology of such disorders. A multitude of genetic, neurobiological, psychological and social factors are likely to be relevant.
Course format
You will notice that stress forms the backbone of this course. This is no accident, as the role of stress has attracted much attention in the last few decades, and it is now recognised as a powerful factor in the cause of emotional disorders. We start by considering what is meant by the term ‘stress’, how it is perceived, and the evidence that it is a risk factor for the development of emotional disorders. We then move on to look at the biology of stress, in particular how it affects the brain.
The theme of effects on the brain is continued with a consideration of what has been learnt about the brain mechanisms underlying depression from the workings of antidepressants.
Finally, we consider the interaction between genes and the environment, and how this might influence the development of emotional disorders.
The theme of effects on the brain is continued with a consideration of what has been learnt about the brain mechanisms underlying depression from the workings of antidepressants.
Finally, we consider the interaction between genes and the environment, and how this might influence the development of emotional disorders.
Institution
The Open University
Instructor
Information
| Language |
English |
 Self-paced
|
Yes |
| Hours of study | 8 hours |
| EQF-Level | EQF level 2 |
 Rights
|
Open license: (re-)use it |
 Requirements
|
Free admittance |
 Cost
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Free of charge |
 Delivery mode
|
Learn anywhere online |
 QA
|
Quality assured |
| Massive | Massive |
| Full Course Experience | Full course experience |
| Provider | OpenupEd |
18-Mar-2016
Understanding depression and anxiety
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/health/understanding-depression-and-anxiety/content-section-0
In this free course, Understanding depression and anxiety, we consider some risk and causal factors for some depression and anxiety disorders – that is, the possible aetiology of such disorders. A multitude of genetic, neurobiological, psychological and social factors are likely to be relevant.
English
Self-paced
0
8
The Open University
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses
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You will notice that stress forms the backbone of this course. This is no accident, as the role of stress has attracted much attention in the last few decades, and it is now recognised as a powerful factor in the cause of emotional disorders. We start by considering what is meant by the term ‘stress’, how it is perceived, and the evidence that it is a risk factor for the development of emotional disorders. We then move on to look at the biology of stress, in particular how it affects the brain.
The theme of effects on the brain is continued with a consideration of what has been learnt about the brain mechanisms underlying depression from the workings of antidepressants.
Finally, we consider the interaction between genes and the environment, and how this might influence the development of emotional disorders.
The theme of effects on the brain is continued with a consideration of what has been learnt about the brain mechanisms underlying depression from the workings of antidepressants.
Finally, we consider the interaction between genes and the environment, and how this might influence the development of emotional disorders.
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