Learn how social factors promote mental health, influence the onset and course of mental illness, and affect how mental illnesses are diagnosed and treated.
The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness
The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness
Instructor: Charmaine Williams
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There are 6 modules in this course
We begin with a quick orientation to the course and continue with our first lecture topic: A brief history of madness.
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11 videos2 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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TT
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Reviewed on Oct 25, 2017
Facilitator is very engaging and brings the subject to life. Will definitely recommend to anyone with any remote interest in mental hea
SB
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Reviewed on Feb 20, 2019
It was so structured and meaningfully engaging. Loved every part of it . Thank you Charmaine for bringing this course to coursera. Lots of best wishes to you.
KL
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Reviewed on Jun 4, 2021
Excellent overview of historical and current status of mental health and illness. Also offers practical suggestions to encourage mental health and to support mentally ill.
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