PH 426Public Mental and Behavior Health and Addiction

4 units · PH · UC San Diego

This course introduces key aspects of mental and behavioral health as well as the etiology, risk factors, and impact of mental disorders in public health. The focus will be given to the link between mental and physical health and the impact of mental health on health behavior and outcomes. Mental and behavioral health in relation to substance use and addiction will be covered. Intervention strategies to improve mental and behavioral health will be introduced.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “must be enrolled in MPH program (PB75, PB87, and PB89) or program approval and successfully completed FMPH 402 or PH 402. Renumbered from FMPH 402. Students may not receive credit for both FMPH 402 and PH 402.”