CNS ED 2000: Introduction to the Helping Professions

Course Description

This course provides an overview of common mental health challenges, such as depression and anxiety, crisis, trauma, suicide, and substance use and abuse. The roles of various mental health professionals, such as school counselors, school social workers, clinical mental health counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists will be examined to develop familiarity with the variety of professionals available to help meet student and consumer needs. Finally, students will explore their own career interests, values, aptitudes, and beliefs.