SOCW-5720 : Mental Health Disorders

This course provides an opportunity for students to explore assessment and treatment issues of major mental health disorders in the biological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual contexts. Topics include: ethical and social justice concerns in diagnosis, history and theories of mental health disorders, critical examination of DSM V diagnostic system and criteria, biopsychosocial spiritual assessment of mental health disorders, evidence-based practice (EBP) interventions, professional use of self, and critical reflexivity in working with clients with major mental health disorders. Required.