GLBL 296

Fall 2024 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Oct 21-Dec 11

Global St Foundation Seminar

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Credit: 1 hours.

Examination of current controversies and larger ethical issues in today's global society. Topics could include: immigration, global environmental debates, and population issues.

May be repeated in the same or separate terms to a maximum of 3 hours if topics vary.

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GLBL 296 class schedule data for fall 2024
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	61853	Online	VB	5:00PM -6:20PM	R	n.a.	Bonatti, V	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/21/24-12/11/24 Section Title: Mental Health & global justice Section Info: The WHO defines mental health as “A state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It has intrinsic and instrumental value and is integral to our well-being”. At least 1 in 8 people suffer from a mental health disorder – an increase of 50% from 1990, and that the numbers are likely underestimates. This course will introduce students to several global causes of declining mental health, including economic precariousness, environmental devastation, displacement, and social media. We will consider how such factors shape the challenges facing high-risk populations, such as youth, migrants, indigenous persons, and gender minorities. Finally, we will learn about the controversial relationships that such groups experience when interacting with institutions tasked with top-down global health governance, as well as grassroots’ efforts in addressing the mental health crisis.