Description
This course focuses on psychotropic medications, exploring the use of biological interventions for a range of DSM-5 disorders and applying this understanding to the profession of clinical psychology. The neurobiology of mental disorders is emphasized, along with randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of psychotropic medications. Referral considerations are discussed, as are medication side effects and research comparing medication and psychotherapy outcomes for the more common DSM-5 disorders. (2 units; Spring)