Severe Mental Illness

Catalog description

This course introduces severe and persistent mental health, based primarily on the medical model of psychology, as well as alternatives. It teaches therapeutic interventions commonly practiced within most community mental settings (CMS) that service lower SES clients. Emphases are placed on practicality and experiential learning, where the classroom materials have direct, real-world, application and utility. Furthermore, this course is dedicated to the cultivation of three critical qualities in emerging therapists: 1) Developing evaluative level of comprehension on severe and persistent mental illnesses (SPMI), assessment screeners, and diagnosis. 2) Practicing culturally relevant and theory-based case formulation. 3) Integrating evidence-based practice and creativity in treatment planning. RESTRICTED TO COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH STUDENTS