History of Mental Illness
Explore the evolution of mental health science, from historical perspectives to modern classifications and cultural impacts on psychiatric understanding.
Explore the evolution of mental health science, from historical perspectives to modern classifications and cultural impacts on psychiatric understanding.
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What you'll learn
Understand the evolution of modern psychiatric science
Examine cultural influences on mental illness treatment
Analyze historical perspectives on major psychological disorders
Evaluate the impact of social factors on diagnosis
Develop critical thinking about mental health classifications
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines the historical evolution of mental illness understanding and treatment. Students explore four key disorders - neurasthenia, depression, attention deficits, and narcissism - through scientific, cultural, and personal perspectives. The curriculum emphasizes how cultural conditions, social biases, and lived experiences have shaped psychiatric science, challenging traditional narratives that focus solely on scientific achievements.
Setting the Historical Context
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Neurasthenia
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Depression
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Deficits of Attention
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Narcissism
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Social Psychologist Advancing Gender Studies and History of Psychology
Jill Morawski serves as Professor of Psychology at Wesleyan University, where she has made significant contributions to feminist psychology and the history of psychological science. Her research spans gender issues, women's psychology, reproductive technologies, and the historical development of psychological theory. Her influential book "Practicing Feminisms" earned the William James Book Award from the American Psychological Association, recognizing her critical examination of feminist research methodologies in psychology. As president of both the Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology and History of Psychology divisions of the American Psychological Association, she has shaped scholarly discourse in these fields. Her leadership roles at Wesleyan, including faculty Chair and Director of the Center for the Humanities, have fostered interdisciplinary approaches to psychological research and feminist scholarship.
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