Students in this course will analyze mental health policies in the U.S.  The class will meet once a week and have an interactive seminar format.  We will approach various topics from both descriptive and analytical perspectives.  Examples of topics include mental health insurance parity, the integration of mental health services and other health services, delivery of services in schools, delivery of services in prisons, and incentives influencing the balance between medication and therapy.

Prerequisites

Please view the course schedule for current advisory and/or enforced prerequisites.

Program Year

P1
P2
P3

School

Course Number

HMP 693

Course Name

Mental Health Policy in the United States

Practice Area / Category

Credits

3