SOC 214 Lecture Notes - Medical Model, Methylphenidate, Impulse Control Disorder
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No class wednesday due to lisa"s surgery. Social construction of illness has resulted in changing definitions of insanity. Early explanations linked to notions of "evil spirits" and "demons" lunatic asylums or "madhouses" evolved as responses to torturous punishments in contemporary society, hospital and asylums began to assume the care of the mentally ill. The dsm-iv-r (diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders) offers a general typology. Kleptomania of the many types of disorders. Mental health comprises four qualities: psychological and social harmony and integration, a sound quality of life and general wellness, self-actualization and growth [we are productive members, effective personal adaptability [how well do we conform to change/adapt] Canada health divides mental health in two basic categories: mental disorder: serious medically diagnosed disorders that will significantly impair cognition, authenticity and relation. Therefore reduces are ability to function with society: mental health problems: problems that disturb the integrated links among individuals in society resulting from stress and inadequate cooping skills.
