Explore the psychology of schizophrenia to understand the human experience of the disorder in this free online course. This psychology course explains the science of schizophrenia to help you understand how it affects the mental health and wellbeing of those afflicted by this complex brain disorder. We go through the latest research into schizophrenia to describe its genetic factors, brain connectivity and emerging treatments. The course explains how the disorder affects individuals and society and provides effective strategies you can use to support sufferers.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 192140 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Recognize the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the development and progression of schizophrenia • Describe the core symptoms and cognitive impairments associated with schizophrenia and their impact on individuals • Compare and contrast different treatment approaches used to manage schizophrenia • Identify the importance of early identification and intervention in minimizing the impact of schizophrenia • Discuss potential treatment breakthroughs and ongoing research in schizophrenia • Recognize the triggers of schizophrenia • Analyze the neurobiological basis of schizophrenia, including the role of neurotransmitters and brain connectivity |
| Course Code | 999 |
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