American Psychological Association
Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma Specialization
American Psychological Association

Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma Specialization

Disorders due to Substances, Depression, & Trauma. To understand depressive disorders, disorders due to substance use, and Trauma-Induced Disorders

Kyle Smith

Instructor: Kyle Smith

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Users will learn about the symptoms, prevalence, and diagnostic criteria for depressive, bipolar, substance-related, and trauma-induced disorders

  • The courses cover biological and psychological factors that contribute to these conditions, along with current, evidence-based treatments

  • Users will learn about the cultural influences and the application of psychology to better understand these disorders in society and personally

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October 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Substance Abuse
Category: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Category: Psychology
Category: Mental and Behavioral Health
Category: Demography
Category: Psychiatry
Category: Epidemiology
Category: Pharmacology
Category: Neurology
Category: Diagnostic Tests
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Behavioral Health

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Category: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Category: Mental Health
Category: Pharmacotherapy
Category: Psychiatry
Category: Psychology
Category: Demography
Category: Psychiatric Assessments
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Psychotherapy
Category: Mental and Behavioral Health
Category: Pharmacology
Category: Clinical Psychology
Disorders Related To Trauma

Disorders Related To Trauma

Course 312 hours

What you'll learn

  • Different types of trauma, their definitions, and the range of potential outcomes—both negative and positive—that can follow traumatic experiences

  • How PTSD, acute stress disorder, and dissociative disorders are understood, diagnosed and treated by clinicians

Skills you'll gain

Category: Mental Health
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Psychotherapy
Category: Trauma Care
Category: Psychiatric Assessments
Category: Psychology
Category: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Category: Mental and Behavioral Health
Category: Stress Management

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Kyle Smith
American Psychological Association
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