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May 15, 2024
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SOCY 6635 - The Social Context of Mental Health
This course 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. We will examine the social factors which shape psychiatric diagnosis, the effects of sociodemographic variables on mental health, and the role of social support and stress for different groups. The course 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): SOWK 6635 , PSYC 8636 , and PPOL 8636 .
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