Introduces the learner to basic concepts of mental health and illness. The course focuses on clients throughout their lifespan. Emphasis is placed on mental health concepts, selected common psychiatric disorders, treatment modalities, and related nursing care. This course is designed to assist the Practical Nurse in caring for clients with varied psychosocial and ethnocultural backgrounds. Recommended PreRequisite: Successful completion of preceding required program course work or permission of program director. Recommended CoRequisite: Successful completion of concurrent Practical Nursing course work or permission of program director.