Advanced Experiential Psychiatry

3 credits · Graduate

The purpose of this course is to impart an understanding of the practice of clinical mental health care and the experience of having a mental illness. The classroom learning will focus on the organization of mental health care including diagnostic nomenclature and prominent issues in mental health care. One focus will be on diversity and include examination of the situation of aboriginal and indigenous Black individuals, racial and sexual minorities and the poor. The lab portion of the course will involve experiences with patients, providers and clinical residents. Students will keep a journal of their experiences. A product, such as a blog, an opinion piece for a journal or an advocacy document is required. The nature of the product is negotiable with the instructor. PREREQUISITES: PSYR 6001.03 Core Perspectives on Psychiatric Disorders or equivalent. Students are expected to have some coursework or experience demonstrating knowledge of psychopathology and diagnosis. Students outside of the PhD program require course director’s approval. FORMATS: Lecture | Experiential Learning