ATC 532 Psychopharmacology in Counseling

This course reviews the history of psychopharmacology and how it is used in clinical mental health counseling. Students will learn about commonly prescribed medications including their basic classifications, indications, contraindications and side effects. Students will be able to describe how these medications are administered and how they physically affect the brain. Course content is set in the context of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

Credits

3