Mental Health Social Justice

1 Credit · Level: Undergraduate

This course aims to help students understand the importance of mental health advocacy from a social justice pedagogy. Mental health advocacy challenges practices that perpetuate stigma and discrimination. Students will analyze mental health stigma associated with cultural and systemic barriers that limit social inclusion, access, and healing. This course will equip students with the tools necessary to champion for mental health positive policy, structures, and resources. Instructor: Jennifer Wiggins Dates: Tuesday 5.00-7.30 ( 6 weeks starting from day 1 of classes)