Neuropsychopharmacology and Biologically Based Treatments Across the Lifespan

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This course expands upon the student's prior pharmacology foundation to focus on the principles of neuropsychopharmacology and biologically based treatments. These principles are applied to the care and treatment of individuals and families across the lifespan with a range of different mental health and illness states. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, social, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaboration, related to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment are explored. In addition, proper prescribing and monitoring procedures for the various treatments are reviewed, along with considerations for specific populations across the lifespan.