PSYC 239 Chapter 1: Psyc 239 Textook notes

• School: University of Illinois
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 239
• Professor: Rachel Leipow

Document Summary

The focus is not on mental health at all. The mental disorder profession would be a more appropriate term for much of the work done in the name of psychology, psychiatry, and the other helping professionals. People proposed that community psychology should adopt a new fundamental orientation to human and social problems that is growth control rather than pathology oriented. Julian rappaport urged that community psychologists dedicate themselves to looking for strengths and assets, competencies and skills, rather than trying to find deficits and weaknesses to categorize . Emory crown encouraged community psychologists to engage in the pursuit of wellness rather than the struggle to contain troubles. Prior to ww ii, psychology had three missions: curing the mentally ill, improving the quality of life for everyone, and encouraging the talents of gifted people. The importance of moving towards a strengths-based perspective is also embodied in recent federal, state, and local human service initiatives.