Mental Health & Substance Use Equity

Three credits · Graduate

Mental Health & Substance Use Equity examines structural, social determinants shaping inequities in mental health and substance use outcomes. Using health equity and anti-oppressive frameworks, students will analyze how racism, colonialism, gender inequality, poverty, and criminalization influence access to care and treatment quality. The course explores harm reduction, trauma- informed practice, stigma, and policy reform, preparing students to design equity-focused interventions and advance systemic change across clinical, community, and policy settings. Prerequisites: HEEQ 501, 502. Three credits.