ESP Biography
REBECCA JOHNSON, ESP Teacher
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Major: Religious Studies College: Not available. Year of Graduation: G |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Not Available. Past Classes(Look at the class archive for more.)Mental Illness Stigmatization: Problems and Solutions in Splash! Fall 2011
According to some sources, 1 in 4 people will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some point in their lives. Yet despite the prevalence of mental illness, sufferers are often afraid to seek help and treatment. What is social stigma and how does it affect those with clinical disorders? What can we do to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by the mentally ill? In this course, we will explore research from psychology, sociology and other areas that tackles these difficult questions; you will come away from the class with a much better understanding of how to combat societal stigma of the mentally ill.
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