HSCI1100 — Interventions in Mental and Behavioral Health
HSCI 1100 - Interventions in Mental and Behavioral Health HSCI 1100 - Interventions in Mental and Behavioral Health Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0 Internship hours per week 0 Course Description: This course provides an overview of common mental/behavioral health concerns and the interventions used to assist individuals experiencing these concerns. It provides the opportunity to practice a variety of skills, including completing basic behavioral health assessments, identifying warning signs of suicide, using open-ended questioning, and implementing de-escalation techniques. This course is intended for students pursuing careers that involve working with the public, such as healthcare, mental healthcare, public safety, education, and related disciplines. MnTC Goals N/A Major Content Symptoms and treatment of common mental/behavioral health concerns Signs of substance use and symptoms of substance use disorders Treatments for substance use and co-occurring disorders, including harm reduction Commonly prescribed psychiatric medications, their uses, and side effects Basic behavioral health assessment Risk factors and warning signs of suicide Trauma-informed care Supportive communication skills related to rapport-building, assessment, and crisis situations De-escalation, scene safety, and managing aggression Motivational interviewing Legal & ethical standards in behavioral health care Document client progress by utilizing treatment plans and writing progress notes. Multidisciplinary ap