Reproductive Mood Disorders

3 credits

A general interest course exploring the phenomenology of mood disorders that are triggered by female reproductive events. The characteristics, causes and consequences of premenstrual dysphoric disorder,depression during pregnancy, postpartum depression and perimenopausal depression will be a particular focus. ***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102 or permission of the Department Head and completion of 60 credit hours.*** *Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.* *Note: Students may only receive credit for one of PSYC339 or PSYC 388AG.*