BHT 230 - Behavioral Health in Adult and Aging Populations

2 Credit Hours

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the unique challenges, behavioral health needs, available interventions, and support systems available for adult and aging populations. This course will provide a holistic understanding of the factors influencing mental health across the early adulthood, middle adulthood, and older adulthood populations, considering biological, psychological, social and cultural influences. Students will explore psychosocial risk and protective factors, mental health conditions, and possible interventions for diverse adult and aging populations. End-of-life topics, including grief, loss, bereavement, palliative care, and hospice care will be explored.

Prerequisites: BHT 110

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