PSS 6814 Adult Psychopathology and Assessment

This course covers the theory, assessment, and treatment of adult psychopathology. Diagnostic standards, as defined by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), as well as the history and sociocultural implications of mental health disorders is emphasized. Common assessment measures and their application to differential diagnosis and formulation will be reviewed.

Credits

3