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Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness by University of Toronto

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About the Course

Learn how social factors promote mental health, influence the onset and course of mental illness, and affect how mental illnesses are diagnosed and treated. This course explores how our understanding of mental health and illness has been influenced by social attitudes and social developments in North America and around the world. The course begins by situating our contemporary mental health practices in historical context, then looks at different aspects of mental health, mental illness and mental health services and their connections to what’s going on in our social environment....

Top reviews

AW

Sep 27, 2020

A very enlightening course. This opened my eyes a lot more to what Mental health is all about and how patients with diverse mental illness struggle through their journey to healing and recovery.

TL

Apr 4, 2021

This course was excllent! Charmaine Williams created a well-rounded and easy to follow course that really helped me to think critically about the way our society interacts with mental health.

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By Bev K

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May 29, 2017

I enjoyed taking this class. I learned some interesting facts about mental illness and genetic propensities.

By Enid

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Mar 31, 2021

Es un excelente curso que a mi consideracion debe ser tomado por cualquier profesional de la conducta.

By veronica v f

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Jun 8, 2023

muy bueno , me ayuda a enfrentar nuevos desafíos en el ámbito salud mental en mi ciudad de residencia

By Eva K

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Jan 29, 2017

This course helps to expand my views and critical thinking about mental health and mental illness.

By anke w

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Sep 15, 2023

This course is enriching and encouraging for anyone who is interested in mental health services

By Shannon Z

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Sep 3, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed this course and Charmaine was excellent, knowledgeable and easy to listen to!

By Anginette H

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Jan 26, 2023

Loved this course! Content was exceptional. Was able to keep up along with a full time job.

By Mohamed Z

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Jun 27, 2020

Very Knowledgeable. I will use my learning's in my to help and understand others better.

By Katerina S

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Jan 29, 2018

The material was updated and very thoroughly presented. Assignments were very helpful.

By adina d

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Apr 15, 2021

It was a little changeling for me since I have been diagnose with oncoming dementia

By Lisa M

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Jan 30, 2017

I learned so much more on the history of Mental Health and Illness!! Thanks So Much!!

By Daithi M W

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Mar 25, 2018

Great course. Very interesting topic, well-presented, and lots of useful readings.

By Pori S

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Mar 31, 2022

I had gain lots of knowlege about the social context of mental health and illness

By Teresa J

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Mar 30, 2021

Excellent delivery and balance of content. I would highly recommend this course.

By Gabriela C

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Jun 16, 2020

Really interesting! Made me learn and have more empathy with mentally ill people.

By Dilesha S

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Aug 19, 2022

Phenomenally robust course complete with incredible supplemental readings.

By Dilpreet S

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Dec 22, 2022

course is great to get extensive

knowledge

about mental health in society

By kimberly G c

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May 23, 2018

well worth the time. The professor makes the course easy to learn from.

By Marlaina R

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Feb 19, 2018

Great course! I learned so much about mental health and social context.

By Romy T

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Aug 5, 2023

I really enjoyed the lessons and discussion forums with the teacher.

By Anastasia I

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May 18, 2018

Great content. A lot of information about mental health and illness.

By 20uswa120 2

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Oct 22, 2021

This is a great course, the professor clearly explains everything.

By Samantha A B

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Dec 18, 2023

The materials are good and the professor knows what she is doing!

By Joy S

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Feb 24, 2018

Very caring, personal educator. Thorough course on the subject.

By Rhonda H

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Oct 7, 2016

love this class, very pleasant instructor lectures and good info