The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness
University of Toronto course on how social factors shape mental health and illness.
University of Toronto•By Charmaine Williams
4.7
(1,500 reviews)•90,000 students enrolledAbout this course
Examine how social factors shape our understanding of mental health and illness. This University of Toronto course explores how gender, race, social class, and culture influence definitions of mental health, the experience of mental illness, and approaches to treatment and recovery across society.
Skills you'll gain
Mental HealthSocial DeterminantsSociologyPublic HealthCultural Awareness
Syllabus
1
Defining Mental Health and Illness2
Social Determinants of Mental Health3
Gender and Mental Health4
Race, Culture, and Mental Health5
Social Approaches to Treatment and RecoveryFree
Certificate: $49
Duration6 weeks
Effort2-3 hours/week
Levelbeginner
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesEnglish
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