Pharmacology and Mental Disorders

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Building on a foundational knowledge of Behavioral Neuroscience and Drugs and Behavior, this course provides a more in-depth exploration of the field of Psychopharmacology, focusing on more advanced principles of pharmacology, chemical signaling in the brain, and current treatments for anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia and other select conditions (e.g., ADHD, substance use disorder). We will consider the neural systems and disease mechanisms that are thought to underlie various mental disorders. The student will also learn about the drug discovery and development process including leading examples of experimental therapeutics currently in clinical development.