Using an interdisciplinary approach to study mental health, mental illness, and substance use, students will examine a variety of perspectives and contextual factors used to explore issues and concepts of mental health. Distribution patterns, risk factors, organization of health systems, and societal efforts toward prevention and treatment will also be reviewed. A focus will be placed on understanding the social determinants of health and exploring issues from a population and public health perspective. Prerequisite: Undergraduate students 3rd year standing or permission of the Associate Dean or designate. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of HLTH 4410.
Using an interdisciplinary approach to study mental health, mental illness, and substance use, students will examine a variety of perspectives and contextual factors used to explore issues and concepts of mental health. Distribution patterns, risk factors, organization of health systems, and societal efforts toward prevention and treatment will also be reviewed. A focus will be placed on understanding the social determinants of health and exploring issues from a population and public health perspective. Prerequisite: Undergraduate students 3rd year standing or permission of the Associate Dean or designate. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of HLTH 4410.
