Adv Cncpts Health Intgrtn

This course focuses upon the principles and concepts that form the basis for advanced psychiatric mental health practice in a primary care or other setting integrating physical and behavioral health care across the life span. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional collaboration and the management of complex and/or chronic comorbidities, facilitated by the use behavioral therapy techniques, motivational interviewing and psychoeducational groups. The role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in mental health consultation, supervision, and education, and the use of technology in health maintenance and relapse prevention, are examined as strategies to improve health outcomes for populations with complex needs.