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University of North Carolina at Charlotte Course Info
Charlotte, North Carolina
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SOCY 4168
Sociology of Mental Health and Illness
Mental health and illness in its social context; relationship between social structures and mental health/disorder. How social factors affect the definition and treatment of mental disorders; the effects of demographic variables on mental health and illness; the role of social support and stress; the organization, delivery and evaluation of mental healthcare services; and considerations of mental healthcare policy.
Units: 3.0
Prerequisites:
SOCY 2169 - Sociology of Health and Illness
and
SOCY 1101 - Introduction to Sociology