PSYCH 291Trauma and Health
Psychology · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)
Trauma is common—vast majority of individuals experience traumatic event during their lifetime. Although many individuals are resilient after these experiences with respect to their emotional health, sequelae of these events can be long-lasting. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often considered quintessential psychiatric disorder related to trauma, but impact of trauma can affect wide range of mental and physical health outcomes across lifespan. Trauma can be conceptualized as transdiagnostic risk factor for multitude of psychological and physiological health processes that may operate beyond recognized diagnostic boundaries. Study takes in-depth dive into empirical literature on trauma.
S/U or letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
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What this course is a requisite for, and what those courses lead to in turn.
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