The Madness, Mental Illness, and Emotional Distress course at Vanier College focuses on the philosophy of psychiatry and psychotherapy, aimed at developing students' understanding of various worldviews. It examines classical psychoanalysis, anti-psychiatry, and contemporary approaches to mental wellness while considering the social contexts influencing perceptions of madness. Through this course, students learn that ideas about mental health are shaped by societal beliefs surrounding gender, counterculture, and individualism. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and unpacks assumptions regarding behavior and emotion, making it valuable for diverse academic interests.
The course connects our understandings of madness to societal views on gender, counterculture, rebellion, and individualist neoliberalism, offering students comprehensive perspectives on mental health.
The curriculum covers psychoanalysis, anti-psychiatry, and mental wellness in modern society, examining the social contexts that shape perceptions of madness and treatment.
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