CP650

Driven by a biopsychosocial framework, mental health counselors should understand the biological bases of emotion and behavior, collaborate with prescribers of medical and psychotropic drugs, advocate on behalf of their clients, and guide clients to advocate for their own care. Understanding the basic tenants of biological processes that drive and impact behavior allows students, as counselors-in-training, to consider the health and wellness of the whole person. Students will also familiarize themselves with commonly prescribed psychotropic drugs and examine the reciprocal relationships between health behaviors, medication adherence, mental health and recovery from alcohol and drug addictions.

Graduate

School of Health Sciences