Public learning track
Biological and Biomedical Treatments
10 lessons
Goal
Examine the biological perspective of psychological disorders and evaluate pharmacological, somatic, and emerging neuromodulation interventions.
10 lessons
0 of 10 done
- History of Somatic Interventions: Hydrotherapy and Prefrontal LobotomyUp next
- Antianxiety Medications and GABA NeurotransmissionNot started yet
- Antidepressant Medications: SSRIs, SNRIs, and MAOIsNot started yet
- Mood Stabilizers: Lithium and Anticonvulsants for Bipolar DisorderNot started yet
- Antipsychotic Medications: First-Generation Versus Atypical NeurolepticsNot started yet
- Stimulant and Non-Stimulant Treatments for ADHDNot started yet
- Electroconvulsive Therapy: Procedures and Clinical IndicationsNot started yet
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Deep Brain StimulationNot started yet
- Lifestyle Interventions: Exercise, Sleep, Nutrition, and NeurogenesisNot started yet
- Emerging Frontiers: Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and KetamineNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.912.P.18.1Florida Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Explain how psychological treatments have changed over time and among cultures.
- SS.912.P.18.2Florida Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Match methods of treatment to psychological perspectives.
Curriculum Framework
9th Grade · Social Studies · US-FL-SS
1
7 lessons
History and Evolution of Psychological Treatment
Trace the historical evolution of mental health care from ancient explanations and institutional confinement to modern deinstitutionalization.
2
5 lessons
Cultural Perspectives and Global Mental Health
Evaluate how cultural beliefs, indigenous traditions, and systemic disparities shape mental health distress, stigma, and healing practices worldwide.
3
6 lessons
Psychodynamic and Humanistic Therapies
Understand how psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies facilitate self-awareness, personal growth, and emotional insight.
4
9 lessons
Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
Apply conditioning principles and cognitive restructuring techniques to modify maladaptive behaviors and automatic negative thoughts.
5
10 lessons
Biological and Biomedical Treatments
Examine the biological perspective of psychological disorders and evaluate pharmacological, somatic, and emerging neuromodulation interventions.
6
7 lessons
Group, Family, and Community Support Modalities
Explore systemic, group, and community-based mental health interventions, including family dynamics, peer support, school resources, and digital mental health tools.
7
6 lessons
Psychotherapy Evaluation, Integration, and Ethics
Examine treatment efficacy research, integrative treatment planning, common therapeutic factors, and professional ethical and cultural standards in clinical practice.