Physical Diseases that Manifest as Psychiatric

This course will review physical illnesses that: 1) manifest early with psychiatric symptoms and signs; 2) increase or exacerbate psychiatric signs and symptoms; 3) complicate intervention and recovery from psychiatric illness; 4) respond favorably to adjunctive psychiatric/psychological interventions; and 5) create psychiatric manifestations due to response to medications. This course is about comprehensive assessment, advocating for the clients with the medical community, the power of explanation and the concept that “etiology” does matter. Organized to help the professional rule out processes and physical illnesses that lead to failed or only partially successful behavioral health interventions and addressing the whole person. Case presentations and small group activities are employed in this course.

Level: Intermediate                              Hours:  8 hours