This book presents the major issues and research findings on the influence of race, class, gender, age and social class on the incidence of mental disorder. It also examines the institutions put in place to help those with mental disorders.
Complete View Of Mental Health From A Sociological View 5 out of 5
This book offers the reader a complete view of mental health from a sociological perspective. Topics covered include:
1. The problem of mental disorder
2. Types of mental disorders
3. Mental disorder: concepts of causes and cures
4. Mental disorder as deviant behavior
5. Mental disorder: social epidemilogy
6. Mental disorder: social class
7. Mental disorder: age, gender and marital status
8. Mental disorder: urban versus rural living and migration
9. Mental disorder: race





