SOCW-5720 : Mental Health Disorders
Social Work | College of Arts and Sciences | GR
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore assessment and treatment issues of major mental health disorders in the biological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual contexts. Topics include: ethical and social justice concerns in diagnosis, history and theories of mental health disorders, critical examination of DSM V diagnostic system and criteria, biopsychosocialspiritual assessment of mental health disorders, evidence-based practice (EBP) interventions, professional use of self, and critical reflexivity in working with clients with major mental health disorders. Required.