Course description
In this course, learn about the biological and psychosocial foundation of mental health and substance use and the misconceptions that impact criminalization. Explore signs, symptoms, and behavioural characteristics of common mental health and substance and will be tasked with developing an equitable and inclusive approach in broadening their perspectives. Examine the importance of developing strong skills within this field and learning about personal self-care when providing support to those with mental health and substance use issues.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024. Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery