Mental Health and Social Policy

SSW WP 705

Graduate Prerequisites: (SSWWP700 & SSWWP701) Or permission of department chair. - This course provides an understanding of mental health policy and service delivery in the United States and of the impact of mental health policies on social work practice. It reviews multiple perspectives on mental health and mental illness and the history of social policies influencing mental health care. The class examines current trends in service delivery and financing (such as managed care and health insurance reform) and explores legal and ethical issues in the provision of mental health care. Models of family and consumer advocacy and empowerment are considered.

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Mims SSW 119 T 9:00 am-10:45 am CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS SECTION. Prereq:WP700/01

Note: this course was also offered during Summer Term

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