PS6333 Psychopharmacology
This course provides an overview of the use of medications for treating mental disorders in adults. The emphasis is on practical application of psychopharmacology, including positive effects and side effects of medication, and collaboration with medical practitioners and other mental health professionals. The course involves review of basic anatomical, physiological, and chemical characteristics of the nervous system, as well as historical, social, and cultural factors and ethical considerations and controversies in current pharmacological treatment of mental health patients.