Psychopharmacology
CMH5117.01
Course Description
Summary
This course introduces students to the basic principles of psychopharmacology, focusing on medications commonly used to treat mental health disorders. Topics include the mechanisms of action, side effects, and therapeutic uses of medications for mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders. Students will learn to collaborate effectively with prescribing professionals and understand the role of medication within the counseling process.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the basic principles of psychopharmacology, including how psychiatric medications affect the brain and behavior, understanding the mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and side effects of medications commonly prescribed for mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders.
- Collaborate effectively with prescribing professionals to integrate medication management with counseling interventions.
- Evaluate the ethical considerations related to psychopharmacology, including informed consent, medication compliance, and client autonomy.