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Sociology of Mental Health Theories, Social Contexts, and Systems

Coming soon in July 2025

Authors

Edited by
Teresa L. Scheid
, University of North Carolina, Charlotte,
Eric R. Wright
, Georgia State University

Description

Sociology of Mental Health, 4th Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the impact of social forces on mental health. Fully updated throughout, it features eleven new chapters on such topics as immigration, the work-family interface, and LGBTQ+ mental health. Part I addresses the central theoretical developments in the sociology of mental health. Part II examines the social context of mental health, including the social structures, statuses, and positions that affect mental health. Part III moves to the system level, focusing…

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Key features

  • Provides broad theoretical frameworks for understanding mental health and illness, emphasizing the impact of social conditions and processes on mental distress and care access
  • Highlights the role of social contexts in shaping psychological distress and psychiatric diagnoses, focusing on sources of stress and critical social issues like immigration, homelessness, and LGBTQ+ mental health
  • Stresses the need for effective, responsive treatment systems that address the stigma of mental illness and cater to diverse populations

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