SOC 420: Sociology of Mental Illness at School of Professional Studies
3 credits · Fall 2026
Sociology of Mental Illness (SOC 420) at School of Professional Studies has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: Terri Anderson.
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About this course
Psychology and psychiatry identify the causes of sadness, madness, anxiety and trouble, AKA ?mental illness,? as originating within the ?mind? or, increasingly, the brain. The sociology of mental illness, by contrast, focuses on processes in the social and cultural context, and how the very concepts of mental illness, abnormal or crazy are constructed in the first place, then applied by both ?mental health? professionals and persons in their everyday lives. In one way or another, social structure, relationships and culture are significant factors in the genesis of ?mental illness?. We will examine major social models of ?mental illness,? aiming to understand and evaluate their basic concepts and assumptions, as well as the response to ?mental illness,? including how family, friends, troubled persons and professionals interpret, define and respond to ?mental illness? and the processes shaping the policies and practices of the mental health enterprise.
Professors for SOC 420 at School of Professional Studies, Fall 2026
- Terri AndersonChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 2.7 (11) · difficulty 3.8/5 · 50% would take again
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Questions about SOC 420 at School of Professional Studies
- Who teaches SOC 420 at School of Professional Studies in Fall 2026?
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