SWRK 742 - Clinical Diagnosis and Interventions in Mental Health

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course provides a human behavior and practice context for the delivery of social work services in the health systems continuum concerned primarily with mental health. Particular attention will be given to the interaction of the mental health institutions and cultural norms, definitions of deviance and illness, the medicalization of social interventions, social policy and the funding of mental health services, and the ability of social workers to deliver clinical services to the mentally ill.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.slu.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 977-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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