PMHNP Psychopathological Disorders and Psychotherapy

Catalog description

This course introduces identification of psychiatric mental health disorders across the lifespan, major psychotherapeutic theories and methods, and select treatment modalities for use in psychotherapy with individuals, groups, and families. The emphasis is on comprehensive mental health assessments with reference to and application of the most current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to formulate differential diagnoses and correlate treatment planning with a diagnosis for age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatments. The course also delves into appropriate health promotion and prevention.