Course Description

Mental health includes a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how people think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how people handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
A mental health professional is a health care practitioner or community services provider who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual’s mental health or to treat mental disorders. They assist with the delivery of appropriate quality treatment to patients with behavioral health concerns, psychological crises, and other biopsychological problems. This course introduces students to the field of mental health, mental health issues/disorders among sub-groups, and the various occupational options available to those interested in pursuing a career in the field of Mental Health.