Assessment Concepts and Methods in Psychiatric Epidemiology

Harvard HSPH

Presents the application of basic epidemiologic and psychometric concepts and methods in psychiatric research. Topics include: measurement theory, reliability, validity, screening, and diagnostic classification procedures, as they specifically relate to psychiatric research. The course is in the psychiatric epidemiology track and is intended primarily for students interested in conducting mental health research.Course Activities: Class discussion, brief homeworks, class project with oral…