Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define mental health and mental illness; explain the presumed etiologies and describe the symptoms of the common psychiatric disorders including: depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders; examine underlying stereotypes and generalizations concerning mental illness; comprehend the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V for diagnosing and classifying psychiatric conditions; compare treatment options in behavioral health and the foundations of horticultural therapy as a treatment modality; gain familiarity with clinical assessment tools and documentation methods used in behavior health settings; explore appropriate success driven goals and objectives, planning and programming issues; write an Individualized Program Plan based on a case study; recognize the major classifications of medications used to treat psychiatric conditions and their side effects; identify safety and health concerns when working with behavioral health clients; and perform a literature review of scientific, refereed journal articles concerning horticultural therapy in the behavioral health field.