HUSS120 - Public Health Issues (Mental and Chemical)

Semester Credit Hour(s) 3

This course will provide an overview of mental health illnesses, processes, and practices that shape the experience of mental health and illness in the United States, and the consequences of disorders for individuals, families, and communities. Topics addressed will include theories of mental illness, chemical dependency, and substance abuse and their impact on the individual and society. It will also address intervention strategies and resources available.