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May 22, 2024
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SOWK 6635 - The Social Context of Mental Health
Draws upon contributions from the field of psychiatry, psychology, social work, and anthropology. The focus is on mental health and illness it is social context, with an emphasis on the relationship between social structure and mental health/disorder. Social factors are examined which shape psychiatric diagnosis, the effects of socio-demographic variables on mental health, and the role of social support and stress for different groups. Also examines the organization, delivery, and evaluation of mental health services, and mental healthcare policy.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to graduate program or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 6635 , PSYC 8636 , and PPOL 8636 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2015
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