SW 3315 - DSM-5 & Mental Illness

This course is designed to familiarize case managers with the DSM-V and mental illness within the context of society, to understand the etiologies, to recognize symptoms, and to realize the impact of these behaviors upon the individual, the family, and the community. Dysfunctional behavior from childhood through adulthood will be described, discussed, and assessed. The course will also describe and stress the impact of various treatment models.