Medicating for Mental Health: Judicious Use of Psy

What you'll learn

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  • Identify factors important for judicious use of a psychiatric medication.
  • Develop realistic expectations for a medication to improve symptoms of a diagnosed disorder.
  • Understand how drugs are developed and evaluated by regulatory agencies (such as the Food and Drug Administration).
  • Understand how psychiatric drugs affect the brain.
  • Appreciate that a drug is likely most effective when used as part of a treatment program that includes psychotherapy, behavior therapy, or counseling.
     

Offered By:  Colgate University

Course Duration:  4 WEEKS

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