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This course examines social issues that influence health and illness, in both physical and mental health. It focuses on several topics including: the interplay of lifestyle factors and health; concepts of health, disease and treatments; understanding health-care systems; health and social care, key concepts in mental health. Culturally competent and gender-specific interventions are also a major emphasis of the course, as are special issues for the poor and other groups who have been subject to social inequality and discrimination. This course teaches practice models and methods of intervention for social work practice in health care. Examples of topics covered include social medicine, health promotion, mental health, international health, women’s health, disability and social gerontology. Sessions with case work and group work are also part of the course. |
