CGPS 739 - Foundations of CMH Counseling & Psychopharmacology

This course provides an overview of the field of clinical mental health counseling along with psychopharmacology. Students explore historic, philosophical, and sociocultural trends in mental health counseling. Topics include professional roles, functions, specialties, employment trends, preparation standards, credentialing, and ethical standards. Students will also learn brain chemistry and its interaction with drugs, both prescribed and illicit. Behavioral aspects related to the use of drugs as it pertains to treatment and therapy will also be discussed. 3 credits

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