Treatment of Anxiety and Depression

Catalog description

This course comprehensively explores the etiologies, manifestations, nosology, and biopsychosocial interventions associated with depression and anxiety—the predominant concerns presented by clients in primary care and mental health service settings. Guided by the epistemological foundations of the Strengths Perspective and a coordinated holistic biopsychosocial approach, the curriculum incorporates a nuanced consideration of physiological, psychological, social, developmental, familial, cultural, and environmental factors in both the assessment and intervention processes for anxiety and depression. Structured to promote active learning, the course encourages students to engage in practical case applications that span cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, interdisciplinary case management, and comparative psychotherapy techniques. A focal point of the course involves accessing and evaluating research literature through the lens of Evidence-Based Practice, seamlessly integrating principles to scrutinize the outcomes and effectiveness of various clinical-community treatment approaches.