330.685.11
Introduction to Screening for Behavioral Health Conditions
Cancelled
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- Summer Inst. term
- Department:
- Mental Health
- Credits:
- 1 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- Asynchronous Online
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Ramin Mojtabai
- Frequency Schedule:
- One Year Only
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
At least one prior introductory course in epidemiology.
- Description:
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Behavioral health screening is increasingly viewed as a key strategy for supporting mental health and well-being across the life course. This course will explore the who, what, when, where, and why of evidence-based screening for a variety of different behavioral and social conditions.
Describes the application of screening to different behavioral health conditions across the life course. Reviews key psychometric properties of screening tools. Introduces the desired diagnostic, treatment, and health-related outcomes of screening. Discusses possible harms and drawbacks of behavioral health screening for different stakeholders. Encourages critical thinking when reading empirical research.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the anticipated outcomes of screening as a preventive intervention to support population-level mental health
- Identify possible challenges in the application of screening to different behavioral health conditions
- Critique existing guidelines and health policies on the application of behavioral health screening in the United States
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% Participation
- 10% Discussion Board
- 60% Final Presentation
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Special Comments:
Students are expected to submit a pre-recorded presentation due two weeks after the course has ended.