Psychopharmacology

Catalog description

The course is designed to provide an operational introduction to the principles and practice of psychotherapeutic medication with the hopes that it will enhance the future clinician's clinical knowledge and theoretical understanding of the use and misuse of psychological active medications. Emphasis is placed on specific indications, mechanisms of action, adverse and therapeutic effects of agents prescribed for mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, as well as psychosis. The integration of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy will be explored.