Description
3 Credit Hours
This course will build upon psychopharmacologic and psychopathologic principles to examine the mental health disorders in children and adolescents. Interventions include psychopharmacologic as well as psychotherapeutic approaches in the care of children and adolescents with mental health disorders. The psychiatric and emotional health of children, adolescents and families will be explored. This course will also address health promotion and legal/ethical aspects in the treatment of mental health disorders children and adolescents.
Corequisite: NUR 7353