Sociology of Mental Health (SOC 101)

Term: 2020-2021 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

Stacy Renee SandersShow MyInfo popup for Stacy Renee Sanders

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My office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-10 am, 11:30-12:30pm, and Tuesdays 2:30-3pm. please email me at stacy.sanders@southeasttech.edu

Educational Background:	B.S. Criminal Justice (University of South Dakota)
	B.S. Sociology (University of South Dakota)
	Minor: Psychology             Specialization: Forensic Science
	M.S. Sociology (South Dakota State University)

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (8/24/2020 - 12/11/2020) Location: SF TECH 214

Description

This course will look at the social causes, as well as consequences of mental health and illness. Throughout this course, sociological theories of mental disorders and methods will be examined. Social conditions that can contribute to mental disorders will be discussed and examined. Challenges and disadvantages surrounding the label of having a mental disorder will be explored in addition to discussing which populations are most affected both by labels and by mental health disorders.