Gain an in-depth understanding of schizophrenia in this abnormal psychology lesson, including descriptions of the many criteria provided in the DSM.

Follow along with this introductory lesson to define abnormality, learn how psychologists determine criteria of disorders and consider criticisms of the DSM-V.

Gain insight into the causes and symptoms of anxiety disorders and impulse-control disorders, including facts about conditions like PTSD, OCD, and more.

Discover the different types of personality disorders, including narcissistic, antisocial, and borderline, and dive into an overview of substance use disorders.

In this abnormal psychology lesson, discover the symptoms and causes of dissociative disorders, how these conditions are assessed, and recommended therapies.

Depression affects almost 15 million people in the U.S. Learn about mood disorders, including major depression and bipolar disorder during this lesson.

Gain an overview of the paraphilias outlined in the DSM-V, a description of gender identity disorder (GID), and behavioral and cognitive therapies.

Learn about disruptive behavior disorders, including how they affect children and adolescents, what treatments are offered, and descriptions of each disorder.

Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatments of neurodevelopmental disorders including anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, elimination disorders, and more.

In this abnormal psychology lesson, explore biological, psychodynamic, and behavioral therapies, and learn how healthcare professionals treat disorders.