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SOCW435 - Critical Perspectives in Mental Health Practice

Description

Examines the concepts of mental health and mental illness from a critical perspective. Provides an overview of key areas in knowledge and theory, as well as practical information about how to work within various service contexts. Particular attention is given to the historical, socio-cultural, and political connections to mental illness and addictions - and this information is presented in a way that reflects a diversity of paradigms and standpoints.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of:
    • SOCW311 - Understanding Oppression (1.5)
    • SOCW312 - Collaborative Conversations: Working within Communities (1.5)

Course offered by

School of Social Work

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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