LPPS 5230 - US Mental Health Policy

Effective Date 12/07/2023
Explore US mental health policy & critically analyze effectiveness of policies to address Nation’s behavioral health needs. Examine how US Federal govt perceives mental illness, impact of science on policy initiatives & why US remains in state of crisis. Topics include: institutionalization vs community based svcs, impact of adverse childhood experiences, PTSD & military, brain science, financing mental health svcs & current opioid crisis.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis Student Option
Requisites Students can’t enroll if previously taken LPPS 4230 or LPPS 7230