SOA 389 - Seminar: Sociology of Mental Health (4 Cr.)

This course examines the way people define mental health, the causes and consequences of mental health problems, and how institutions respond to mental illness. Specific issues explored include the social construction of mental disorder, depression, medicalization of life problems, and the social consequences of mental health problems. Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Junior standing and one of the following courses: SOA 200, SOA 201, or SOA 217. Variable semesters.