This course continues upon the content covered in NUR 966 and NUR 968. This course focuses on the study of conceptual frameworks, theories, and research related to common psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. Concepts related to diagnostic criteria, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and recovery from psychiatric illness in patients across the lifespan will be emphasized. The course will also focus on biological and pharmacologic theories, developmental issues, psychotherapeutic modalities, and primary prevention of psychiatric illnesses in this population. Treatment approaches for active-duty military service personnel and veterans with psychiatric illnesses will be discussed.