APSY2241

Mental Illness: Social and Clinical Perspectives

Provides overview of theoretical models and phenomenology currently defining the field of abnormal psychology, focusing particularly on socio-cultural contributions to conceptualizations of mental illness and distress. First half of course reviews and critiques current constructions of the nature of mental illness, as well as classification, assessment, and treatment of mental illness. Second half highlights specific forms of mental illness, with attention to the causes and subjective experience of psychopathology.

Course overview

Department
Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
School
Lynch
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.55 / 5

Based on 467 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · David M Goodman · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Julie P MacEvoy · Campion Hall 10 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Michael Gordon · Gasson Hall 310 MW 04:30PM-05:45PM · Offered