by Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice and Dennis D. Long
Student Resources
Learning Objectives
Explain the differences between mental health and mental illness and normal and abnormal mental health.
Describe in broad terms how mental health has historically been defined and treated.
Identify social work roles and settings in mental health services.
Recognize how diversity intersections, cultural humility, and racial/ethnic disparities in mental health diagnosis affect mental health utilization and disparate access.
Apply the dynamic advocacy model to working with people who have mental health challenges.