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SHS 218 - Management of Adult Mental Illness


4.0 Credits
Overview of nature, management and treatment of commonly encountered psychiatric disorders in adults. Disorders will be examined in terms of identifying symptoms, current treatment protocols and management strategies. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: SHS 114  and SHS 121 . PSYC& 220  (was PSYCH 205) is recommended.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the history of mental health treatment and cultural issues which influence attitudes toward mental health services for providers and consumers of services. [EXPLORE]
  2. Identify the features of adult mental health disorders according to the DSM-IV, including symptoms, risk factors, functional impairment, and case management challenges. [REASON]
  3. List common psychotropic medications used for various mental health disorders and explain the role of human service workers in medication management. [REASON]
  4. Identify the interactions between mental illness and addictions, and explain treatment protocols for clients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. [REASON]
  5. Analyze the programs and effectiveness of the mental health service delivery system in Washington State. [REASON]
  6. Describe the mission and goals of support organizations for the mentally ill such as NAMI and the services they provide. [REASON]



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