This course examines the major, minor, and associated categories of anxiety and mood disorders and the dynamic interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in the development, course, and outcome of each of these disorders. Of specific focus are the etiology, prevalence rates, course, duration, assessment, diagnosis, and treatments related to each of the anxiety and mood disorders. Focus on developmental differences and ongoing changes in categorization, including emerging ideas about “spectrum” disorders will also be highlighted along with research contributions within these fields of study.
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