This
course aims to develop fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to
the restoration and maintenance of optimal mental health and recovery from
mental illness. Students will explore the scientific basis of mental illness
and disorders including anxiety; depression; mania; schizophrenia; anorexia
nervosa; substance abuse; and survivors of violence or abuse. Students will
develop introductory skills integral to the assessment of mental health
disorders and the evaluation of coping abilities.
