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The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 14 hours
  • Course by University of Toronto
  • Offered by

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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.

Modules

Welcome and Orientation to the Course

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to the course!

1 Readings

  • Course Information

Lecture 1: A Brief History of Madness

    • 10 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introductions

10 Videos

  • 1.0 Introduction
  • 1.1 Visiting the asylum
  • 1.2 Why the asylum?
  • 1.3 20th century mental health care
  • 1.4 Antipsychiatry
  • 1.5 Deinstitutionalization
  • 1.6 Community-based mental health care
  • 1.7 Recovery and mental health
  • 1.8 Conclusion
  • Bonus material: An introduction to author Caroline Fei-Yeng Kwok

1 Readings

  • Readings and Resources

Peer Assignment 1

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Commentary

Lecture 2: What is mental health and what causes mental illness?

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Key social determinants of mental health in your local community

8 Videos

  • 2.0 introduction to lecture 2
  • 2.1 defining mental health
  • 2.2 what is mental illness?
  • 2.3 social determinants of mental health
  • 2.4 SDoH in action
  • 2.5 the biopsychosocial perspective on mental health
  • 2.6 applying the biopsychosocial perspective
  • 2.7 Conclusion

1 Readings

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Lecture 3: The social context of diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Psychiatric Diagnoses and Genera Medical Diagnoses
  • Involuntary treatment

8 Videos

  • 3.0 Introduction to lecture 3
  • 3.1 Demystifying the DSM
  • 3.2 Diagnosis as a series of social events
  • 3.3 Diagnosis: An example of the role of social context
  • 3.4a The social context of treatment options
  • 3.4b The social context of treatment options part 2
  • 3.5 The social context of treatment access
  • 3.6 Conclusion

1 Readings

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mid week messages

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    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Extra-credit quiz

1 Videos

  • From summer 2014: what's with the DSM?

Peer Assignment 2

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Personal Reflection

Lecture 4: Culture, mental health and mental illness

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Mental Illness Experience and Perspectives

8 Videos

  • 4.0 introduction to lecture 4
  • 4.1 culture mental health mental illness
  • 4.2 culture & mental health in historical context
  • 4.3 culture and mental health
  • 4.4 culture and mental illness
  • 4.5 an example of intersections between culture and mental health
  • 4.6 cultural competence and multicultural mental health care
  • 4.7 Conclusions

1 Readings

  • Readings and Resources

Lecture 5: Families, caregiving and mental illness

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Family Guide to Mental Health Recovery interviews

6 Videos

  • 5.0 introduction to lecture 5
  • 5.1 families and mental health
  • 5.2 do families cause mental illness - no
  • 5.3 families and caregiving
  • 5.4 families and recovery
  • 5.5 conclusions

1 Readings

  • Readings and Resources

society, communities and mental health

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Investing in Mental Health

7 Videos

  • 6.0 introduction to lecture 6
  • 6.1 stigma and mental illness
  • 6.2a a life course approach to preventing mental disorders part 1
  • 6.2b a life course approach to preventing mental disorders part 2
  • 6.3 interventions to promote community mental health
  • 6.4 towards community that support mental health
  • 6.5 conclusions

1 Readings

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Final Peer Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Final Assignment

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"The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness" is a foundational course in the domain of Personal Development, offered by Coursera. This insightful program delves into the intricate ways social factors impact mental health, the onset and progression of mental illnesses, and their diagnosis and treatment. Learners will explore the historical and contemporary social attitudes and developments in North America and globally that shape our understanding and practices relating to mental health. The curriculum covers various dimensions of mental health and illness, and how these are intertwined with societal dynamics. Spanning over approximately 840 minutes, the course is designed for those looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the social context of mental health. Subscriptions are available through the Starter plan, making it accessible for beginners and anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge in this critical area of personal development.

Charmaine Williams
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Charmaine Williams