SOCIAL WORK IN MENTAL HEALTH

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This is an undergraduate introductory social work course on mental health. The aim of the course is to acquire basic knowledge and skills for effective and culturally appropriate interventions. Students examine the history of psychiatric care to inform a social work perspective on mental health/illness, human rights, social justice, stigma, ethical/legal issues, and a continuum of care for families, communities, and service providers. Mental health/illness is taught from a distinct social work perspective using historical-critical analysis and case studies.