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CS92PROD
Clinical Depression Seminar
PSYC 351
Spring 2007 not offered

This course will focus on clinical depression and will bridge biological psychology, clinical psychology and biological psychiatry. We will discuss the different types of depression in adults (e.g. bipolar depression, chronic depression, seasonal affective disorder, postpartum depression) and the differential efficacy of treatments for these groups. We also will discuss the biological mechanisms underlying a variety of treatments for depression including antidepressant drugs and non-drug alternatives (e.g., bright light therapy, sleep deprivation, herbal remedies).

Essential Capabilities: None
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: None
Course Format: Lecture/DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None

Last Updated on MAR-29-2024
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