Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal Psychology lessons help students explore how mental health disorders are identified, understood, and supported.

Materials in this section align with

Counseling & Mental Health II and Abnormal Psychology courses. Lessons cover the DSM-5, explore the roots of mental illness, and highlight treatment approaches that support recovery and mental wellness.

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Mental Health Careers & Practice

Mental Health Careers and Practice

This section introduces students to the people and systems that support mental health. Lessons cover career paths, ethics, confidentiality, mental health laws, and the evolution of mental health care. Students explore how professionals help others—and what it really means to work in this field.

Brain & Behavior

This section explores how the brain shapes the way we think, feel, and act. Lessons cover brain anatomy, neurotransmitters, memory, sensation and perception, the reward system, and emotional regulation. Students learn how brain function connects to mental health, behavior, and overall well-being.

Theories & Treatments

This section focuses on how psychologists explain behavior and how those theories shape treatment. Students learn about psychological perspectives, major theorists, evidence-based therapies, positive psychology, prevention strategies, and real-world support systems that promote mental wellness.

Mental Health Disorders

This section introduces the DSM-5 and what it means to diagnose and understand mental disorders. Students explore categories of disorders, the role of stigma in diagnosis, and how symptoms appear in real life. Case studies and simulations make the learning experience more meaningful.