PSC 6529 Depression and Personality Disorders in Older Adults I

The first half of this year-long research seminar reviews theoretical models and empirical research on the transaction between depression and personality disorder in the elderly. Students learn to identify core issues in the diagnostic assessment of depression and personality disorder in older adults, describe the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors in contributing to psychopathology in older adulthood, and to develop enhanced critical thinking skills in the evaluation of clinical research.

Credits

3