The Dehumanization of Mental Illness
Students are required to write a critical essay on a topic of interest, which is related to issues, concerns, responses, debates, and/or concepts/theories which are raised in the course. The length of the paper is to be between 8-10 pages (double spaced) plus references. Please use at least 12 sources.
The assignment requires that you explore a social issue (lack of long term supports, supportive housing, resources within education, alternative programming and services, income support, discrimination, coercion, surveillance, confinement, medication, psychiatrization, youth issues, etc.) relating to mental health in Canada and consider the implications of this social issue for social work praxis (theory and practice) in mental health or additions.
In the assignment students should:
Briefly detail the historical contexts of the social issue
Explore significant political and social questions that have emerged in relation to the topic of interest
Explore the meaning and effects of concepts learned in the class, as they pertain to the social issue you have chosen
Discuss implications of the social issue for SW practice, and SW theory, in mental health or addictions
