MHA 140 - Intro to Mental Health

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: None
Local Corequisite: None

This course provides a comprehensive overview of mental health and wellness and the roles, duties, and ethical aspects of providing mental health services. Topics include the history of mental health services, common mental health challenges, professional qualifications, and current trends. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the impact of mental health, examine various treatment settings, and analyze the requirements for providing mental health services in public, private, nonprofit, and community environments.