HSSR 2265 — Diagnosis and Treatment
of Mental & Emotional Disorders This course is designed to give an overview and pro- vide an understanding of abnormal behavior in the context of the diagnostic categories as described in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (5th Ed.) [DSM-5] and the diagnostic system. A focus of the course will be on the appropriate use of the current edition of the Diagnos- tic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders and an understanding of the International Classification of Diseases [ICD-10], including limits and weaknesses of these approaches—especially with regard to cultural differences and alternatives to them. This course pres- ents the current theories and research concerning the causes, symptoms, and treatment of various mental and behavioral disorders. Focus will be on learning the pro- cess of assessment, diagnosis, how to conduct mental status examinations, treatment of mental and emotional disorders including factors influencing these, and on the development and recognition of a framework for identifying symptomology, etiology and psychodynam- Course Descriptions ics of mental and emotional disorders. This course incorporates the use of case studies as a tool to learn how to use diagnosis in developing effective treatment plans.