NUR 608 - Behavioral and Psychosocial Health of the Family

Individuals and families at risk for behavioral and psychosocial health problems will be the focus of this course. Students will investigate problems facing this population and learn evidence-based care processes including motivational interviewing, psychopharmacological, and collaborative approaches. Research related to environmental, psychosocial, genetic, economic, generational, and developmental risk factors will be investigated. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of interprofessional communication skills with an additional exploration of contemporary mental health care policy.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: Nursing