Psychopathology

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of the broad range of psychological disorders that are linked or triggered by co-occurring chemical dependency or medical conditions along with the proper methods of identifying the psychological disorders based on the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual criteria. Special topics include the causes, prevalence, symptoms, criteria, and multi -cultural considerations for mental health diagnoses affecting adolescents and adults who are suffering psychological disorders along with the considerations for the continuum of care for these clients.