CRJ 235 — CRJ 235
Provides an introduction to basic psychopathology and crisis intervention for first response professionals. Specific emphasis will be placed on acute and chronic expressions of selected mental illnesses, including psychotic, depressive, anxiety, and personality disorders. These conditions will be examined in a nexus with potentially comorbid substance use and addiction issues. Student s will translate conceptual clinical knowledge in applied forensic applications to acquire de-escalation skills that heighten the safety and welfare of mentally ill community members as well as the first responders who interact with them. (3 lec) Prerequisites: CRJ 101 (CJUS 101), CRJ 131 (CJUS 131), PSY 101