SOWK 659 - Interventions with Persons with Severe Mental Illness

Institution:

University of Southern California

Subject:

Description:

Provides students with an understanding of theories and techniques of direct interventions useful in helping those with major mental disorders to cope with their illnesses and aspects of their life situations. Topics include dangerous behavior, acute psychotic episodes, definitions of long-term chronic disability, enhancing social skills and social support systems, case management, and the interaction of medication and social functioning.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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