Psychiatric Assessments

Psychiatric Assessments are comprehensive evaluations conducted by mental health professionals to diagnose and understand a person's psychological condition, playing a crucial role in treatment planning and legal contexts. Coursera's Psychiatric Assessments catalogue teaches you the fundamental principles and methodologies used in gathering and analyzing patient information, including social history, direct observations, and psychological test data. You'll learn to conduct thorough mental status examinations, interpret assessment tools, perform risk evaluations, and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care. Mastering this skill empowers healthcare professionals to make accurate diagnoses, develop effective treatment plans, and provide expert opinions in legal and clinical settings, ultimately improving patient outcomes and advancing mental health care practices.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Cultural Diversity, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Neurology, Demography, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy

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    Wesleyan University

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Communication, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Rehabilitation, Trauma Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Mental Health

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    Wesleyan University

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical History Documentation, Medical Imaging

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Risk Analysis, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Counseling, Stress Management, Psychiatric Assessments, Safety and Security, Family Support, Public Health

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  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Parent Communication, Child Development, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Family Support, Psychiatry, Working With Children, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Observation

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    American Psychological Association

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Demography

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    Wesleyan University

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacotherapy

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Pediatrics, Psychotherapy, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric Assessments, Child Development, Working With Children, Public Health

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Psychiatric Assessments, Parent Communication, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Child Development, Planning, Communication

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Family Support, School Psychology, Behavioral Management, Occupational Therapy, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacology, Clinical Assessment

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