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The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

Learn how social factors promote mental health, influence the onset and course of mental illness, and affect how mental illnesses are diagnosed and treated. This course explores how our understanding of mental health and illness has been influenced by social attitudes and social developments in North America and around the world. The course begins by situating our contemporary mental health practices in historical context, then looks at different aspects of mental health, mental illness and mental health services and their connections to what’s going on in our social environment.
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Rating 4.5 based on 49 ratings
Length 7 weeks
Starts Jun 26 (43 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of Toronto via Coursera
Instructor Charmaine Williams
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Language English
Subjects Social Sciences
Tags Social Sciences Governance And Society

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mental health and illness

A lot of information about mental health and illness.

The name should be: The Social Context of mental Health and Illness in Canada.

I learned so much more on the history of Mental Health and Illness!!

I am currently in my second year of counselling and I found this course really helpful to understand the social impact of mental health and illness.

I would say it's a good course for anyone as we all have connections to ourself and other people with regards to mental health and illness.

The course "The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness?"

It looks at how mental health and illness are socially constructed and how this can lead to stigmatisation and negative outcomes for the person with a mental health condition.

The professor provided very clear outlines for the discussions and assignments - I'm happy to end these 6 weeks with more knowledge about the social context of mental health and illness.

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I found this course insightful and helpful, thank you.

I found this course very interesting and engaging.

social context

I learned so much about mental health and social context.

Awesome course by Professor Williams who taught us a lot about how to consider health issues under the social context to explore the interaction between health and social factors.

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I learned some interesting facts about mental illness and genetic propensities.

This course helps to expand my views and critical thinking about mental health and mental illness.

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charmaine williams

Charmaine Williams is a fantastic educator who made the learning easy, practical and very useful.

The course instructor - Charmaine Williams from the University of Toronto - is a seasoned mental health care professional herself.

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I really like the course, all the information presentent.I think it can be better if there was some test, because sometimes it gets too easy.

I think it's great chance for everyone to upgrade himself or herself world since some online course are payable.I also hope that you particular course is good for me to undergo through since the world is advancing.

health care

I took this for general interest and it kept my interest throughout.. How did our mental health care system evolve from the dismal lunatic asylums and mad houses to its modern state?

Overall, a recommendable course for students interested in the changing view of mental health care over time.

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Careers

An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile.

Unlicensed Mental Health Professional/ Mental Health Specialist $33k

Mental Health Professional 4 $45k

Mental Health Counselor 6 $45k

Mental Health Aid $46k

Health Educator (Mental Health) $48k

Mental Health Instructor $50k

Mental Health Practioner $50k

Mental Health Counselor 2 3 $50k

Mental Health Aide $52k

Mental Health Therapist 4 $56k

mental health 3 $66k

Mental Health APRN $82k

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Rating 4.5 based on 49 ratings
Length 7 weeks
Starts Jun 26 (43 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of Toronto via Coursera
Instructor Charmaine Williams
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Social Sciences
Tags Social Sciences Governance And Society

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