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Mental Health: Chldrn/Adlscnts/Teen (SOWK 505)

Term: 2022 - 2023 Academic Year Summer Sessions

Faculty

Nakendra Denise Kinard
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Description

This is a graduate-level overview of common child and adolescent psychopathologies, such as autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression, and eating disorders as well as the impact of attachment styles. Attention given to the impact of these conditions on school attendance, performance and engagement. Major learning components include the understanding of epidemiology, etiology, accompanying characteristics, and relevant diagnostic criteria for the various disorders.