No Certificate / Course on Audit Track
This course explores the biological foundations of emotions, stress, and mental health through key concepts in neuroscience and psychology. Learners will examine how brain structures contribute to emotional processing and how the body responds to stress through the fight-or-flight response and HPA axis. The course also introduces the role of cortisol and the relationship between stress and emotional well-being. Finally, learners will explore the Diathesis-Stress Model and common mental health issues associated with prolonged or excessive stress.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Prior familiarity with basic psychological concepts such as emotion, stress, and human behavior. Ideally suited for undergraduate students or professionals seeking continuing education in psychology, counseling, education, or related behavioral sciences.
This course is designed for undergraduate psychology students and learners in related disciplines who want to understand the biological mechanisms underlying emotion and stress. It is especially suited for individuals interested in exploring how brain structures, neurotransmitters, and physiological processes influence emotional regulation, behavior, and mental health. Students pursuing careers in psychology, counseling, education, and other behavioral sciences will benefit from this course’s integration of biological and psychological perspectives.
Understanding Emotions
Biological Foundations of Emotion (Video)
Brain Structures Involved in Emotional Processing (Video)
Biological Mechanisms of Stress
Fight or Flight Response (Video)
HPA Axis and Cortisol (Video)
Stress, Emotions and Mental Health
Diathesis-Stress Model (Video)
Stress Related Mental Health Issues (Video)
Approximately 1.3 Hours
Intermediate
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced
Lecturer, Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities (FSSH), Riphah International University