Information Package / Course Catalogue
Community Mental Health
Course Code: PSİ410
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Within the scope of this course; to enable students to gain an understanding beyond the individual-oriented approach in the field of mental health; demonstrate the links between the field of mental health and social, political and economic conditions; It is aimed to introduce examples of community psychology practice and to raise awareness of the importance of large-scale intervention approaches.

Course Content

Historical background of community psychology; basic concepts and principles of community psychology; prevention and intervention approaches; effects of stigma and prevention of stigmatization, the relationship between social problems (poverty, racism, etc.) and mental health, sexual orientation and mental health, critical community psychology.

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Learning Outcomes
1.The student learns the history, objectives and theories of social psychology
2.The student understands how to integrate the community-based scientific activities with voluntary social formations
3.The student recognises the effects of social problems on the individuals, families and community
4. Knows prevention and intervention approaches.
5. Knows the research methods of community psychology.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Historical background of community psychology; basic concepts and principles of community psychology; prevention and intervention approaches; effects of stigma and prevention of stigmatization, the relationship between social problems (poverty, racism, etc.) and psychological health, sexual orientation and psychological health, critical community psychology.
2.Community Psychology: Linking Individuals & Communities , Koos, B., Hill, J., Thomas, E., Wandersman, A., Elias, M., Dalton, J., Wadsworth , Belmont, CA, 2011.
3.Community Psychology: Guiding Principles and Orientation Concepts, Rudkin, J.K., , NJ: Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2003.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Community Psychology and Historical Background
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Community Psychology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Values and basic principles of Community Psychology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Community-based interventions
Week 5 - Theoretical
Antipsychiatry approach: Criticisms of Psychiatric diagnostic criteria and DSM
Week 6 - Theoretical
Antipsychiatry approach: A critical view on psychiatric drug use
Week 7 - Theoretical
Effects of stigma and approaches to Reducing Stigma
Week 8 - Theoretical
Globalization, Poverty, Social Justice, and Mental Health
Week 9 - Theoretical
Racism and mental health
Week 10 - Theoretical
Gender, sexual orientation and psychological health
Week 11 - Theoretical
Psycho-education and support programs
Week 12 - Theoretical
Community Mental Health Centers and Practice Examples
Week 13 - Theoretical
Psychological effects of pandemics and prevention policies
Week 14 - Theoretical
Critical community psychology
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1462112
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026