HWP 224 - Mental and Emotional Health (4)

An introduction to the role of mental and emotional health in overall well-being. Emphasis is placed on conceptualizations of mental health, mental health care, and research and practice related to improving mental health and emotional well-being, in both a historical and contemporary context. In addition, barriers to improving mental health are explored at the individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy levels. Throughout the course, students will explore the impact of mental health stigma and intersectional forms of oppression and discrimination, such as racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, cisgenderism, and classism on overall mental health and wellbeing. Students are expected to establish and pursue personal goals related to improving emotional health as well as implement a community-based activity to reduce mental health stigma. Fall and Spring.