CNS 5422 - Psychopathology & Psychopharmacolog

Credits: 3

CNS 5422 Psychopathology & Psychopharmacology This course provides an understanding of mental illness with focus on the behavioral manifestations, experiential dynamics, and relational/family impact of these disorders. Study is done in the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to learn the categories of symptoms of psychopathology necessary to diagnose and treat mental disorders. A variety of perspectives on psychopathology are presented to form a whole-person (or bio-psycho-social-spiritual) and systemic context for understanding cause, course, and treatment. Students will also explore the pharmacological treatments connected and appropriate to interdisciplinary mental health treatment. Letter Grade. No prerequisites. (3)

Prerequisite(s): None
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