When it comes to therapy as well as the use of psychotropic medication, therapists must be vigilant to not make any generalizations. This also applies when comparing psychological issues in men versus women.Throughout this course, students will become acquainted with the primary symptoms that encompass several disorders related to sexual dysfunction and the different female hormonal stages. Etiologies and risk factors will be discussed as well as the differential diagnoses that one must be aware of when assessing a client. Finally, students will learn the primary psychotropic medications used in the treatment of these disorders and possible side effects that mental health clinicians must be aware of when working with clients.
The course is a total of 3 hours and must be completed within 6 months of purchasing it.
DBN Elite is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. DBN Elite maintains responsibility for the program.
Psychotherapists and Psychologists wishing to gain an in-depth knowledge of a variety of mental health disorders and the use of psychotropic medication in their treatment, specifically those pertaining to women-specific issues.
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to…
The course is a total of 3 hours and will be available online on DBN Elite. The course must be completed within 6 months of purchasing it.
The course is pass/fail, no numeric grade will be provided, however, a passing grade is 75%.
Sexual Development
Endocrine system
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic
Epidemiology of female psychiatric disorders
Puberty
Menstrual Cycle
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder:
Pregnancy
Postpartum psychiatric disorder
Female infertility
Perimenopause and menopause
Female orgasmic disorder
Female sexual interest/arousal disorder
Genito-pelvic pain disorder
Segment 5: Pre-recorded Q&A Exercise
