Course Objectives
a. Provide an understanding of mental health issues manifested across the lifespan
b. Inform about guidelines relevant to primary and secondary level mental health care practice framework
c. Identify the role of social workers (e.g. advocate, broker, community organizer, program planner, etc.) in mental health care practice setting
d. Engage in advocacy at both micro and macro levels to help individuals overcome oppression, discrimination, and other barriers to access and quality of mental health services.