Behavioral Health Services Policy

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In this course you will explore the historical and current treatment of those who suffer from mental and substance use disorders as well as the various treatment settings. This course will review the role of social stigma of mental illness and substance use disorders, and take a deeper examination of how the health care system is experienced by individuals who are historically underrepresented including persons of color, person who identify as LGBTQIA+, and those who are economically disadvantaged. Finally, this course will provide an overview of how local and federal policies regarding mental and behavioral health play a critical role in healthcare financing and the accessibility of appropriate quality treatment services.