Comparative Analysis of Evidence-based Interventions

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Students seeking a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Social Policy and Mental Health Administration are required to take this course. In this course, you will analyze various evidence-based practices used by behavioral health practitioners in the treatment of mental illness and behavioral challenges. Methods of therapeutic accountability, clinical feedback, and outcome monitoring which can be used across all therapeutic approaches will be examined. You will analyze and evaluate treatment approaches in regards to moral, empirical, and political criteria. You will also evaluate considerations for best practice and appraise and select appropriate instruments for behavioral health evaluation.