Holistic Support and Non-Psychiatric Medications (4 Clock Hours)
- 1 Section
- 6 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
Holistic Support and Non-Psychiatric Medications
Delivering comprehensive education on the intersection of physical healthcare and counseling, this four-credit-hour course explores how non-psychiatric medications impact mental health. The West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling encourages practitioners to understand the implications of common prescriptions, such as Cialis for erectile dysfunction, which Hart and Ksir (2022) identify as crucial for evaluating systemic and individual therapy dynamics. By examining how these medical treatments alter psychological states, counselors can better coordinate holistic care with prescribing physicians. Recognizing the profound ways that biological factors and their treatments influence cognition, a concept the American Psychiatric Association (2013) heavily emphasizes in its diagnostic frameworks, allows clinical staff to provide accurate assessments and targeted referrals.
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