Foundations and Research in Mental Health

[0.50] credits · Graduate

This course explores the historical development of relational/systemic perspectives and theoretical foundations for current approaches to mental health as well as the research paradigms commonly used to study mental health. As a survey course, it provides an overview, comparison, and critical analysis of key foundational therapy theories across the lifespan and the research designed to support mental health interventions such as evidence-based practice, therapeutic outcomes and process research.