Psychopathology: the Nature of Mental Il

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This course provides a comprehensive investigation into the nature and scope of mental illness in contemporary society. An overview of historical thinking and approaches, as well as cultural and societal influences, will be examined. The focus of the course will be on current theories and practices as they relate to both psycho-therapeutic and bio-therapeutic approaches to understanding and treatment. Cultural, social, and political attitudes toward mental illness, inclusive of the marginalization and stigmatization of the mentally ill, will be of particular interest from a social justice perspective.