SOCW 241 - LGBTQ Mental Health

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

This interdisciplinary course provides foundational knowledge and general practice skills for working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questions/queer (LGBTQ) individuals and communities. The course content will include an examination of historical and political perspectives, with an emphasis on contemporary mental health concerns and the psychological impact of stigma and discrimination agaisnt members of LGBTQ communities. Social, psychological, cultural, behavioral, environmental, and biological factors contributing to health and mental health disparities among LGBTQ individuals and communities will be highlighted. Students will also explore ethical and legal issues and debates through the lens of the disciplines of psychology,psychiatry, and social work. Course Objectives Students will articulate challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals and communities. Students will describe major theoretical perspectives and key concepts from the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and social work. Students will explain the relationship between social inequality and mental health disparities of members of LGBTQ communities. Students will examine their personal values to eliminate the influence of personal biases with respect to heterosexism and binary gender biases. Students wil articulate and understanding of professional ethics and legalities in the context of the code of ethics for Social Work(NASW) and Psychology (APA)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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