PSYC 193 PZ -Global Mental Health Seminar

Institution: Pitzer

Description: This course examines global mental health from the perspectives of culture, public health, epidemiology, human rights, and intervention. Disciplinary approaches include clinical psychology, cross-cultural psychiatry, medical anthropology, epidemiology, and public health. Topics include ethics, stigma, trauma, political violence, (im)migration and cross-cultural classification of mental illness. In addition to these theoretical components, this course also includes an internship (4-5 hours per week) designed to offer students the opportunity to serve as volunteer listeners providing emotional support to peers through an online mental health platform called 7 Cups. Students will engage in their learning in a variety of ways throughout the course, including mindfulness practices, student-led discussions, and a final project of writing a childrenâ€™s story book and query letter.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 010 PZ and PSYC 092 PZ Please also check the current course schedule for requirements.

For up-to-date information on current course offerings and details, please refer to the Pitzer class schedule on MyCampus2 Portal.