Psychiatric Mental Health Care of Select Populations

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Students increase knowledge and competence in the assessment of psychiatric and mental health illnesses, differential diagnoses and disease management, implementation of psychotherapy (individual, family, group), medication management, health promotion and disease prevention interventions, and integration and coordination of support services with a selected population. Focus is on integrating and practicing all aspects of the role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with clients who are experiencing acute and/or chronic mental health problems and psychiatric disorders.