A non-accredited social sciences course

Course Description

There is presently much focus publicly, politically, and professionally, on mental health. Rates of professionally diagnosed mental disorders and self-diagnosed mental ill-health have increased massively over recent years. However, there is much debate about what is ‘mental health’ and therefore ‘mental ill-health’. Moreover, there is debate over whether there is a genuine surge in psychological suffering or whether there is an undue amplification of everyday difficulties described as ‘mental-healthism’. These issues will be discussed in this session.

Tutor: Peter Morrall BA MSc PGCE PhD

Term: Spring

Day: Saturday

Start Date: 15 March 2025

Time: 10am-1pm

No. of weeks: 1

Full fee: £30

Location: The King's Manor (Classroom-based)