PHRD-629: Introduction to Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy

This elective covers select psychiatric disorders per Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which are not taught in PHRD-518 Pharmacotherapeutics XII: Central Nervous System Disorders. This will include reviewing the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, clinical presentation, prognosis, and potential treatment options (e.g. which group of medications have been studied, types of non-pharmacologic therapy). This course will provide an opportunity for students to learn about the behavioral, psychosocial, cultural, and legal factors that afect care for this patient population. Prerequisite: P-2 standing. [ 2 credits ]