CYC 203

The concept of mental health, mental wellness, mental illness, and substance use will be viewed through lenses such as medical model, social determinants, inclusive practices, and First Nations health perspective on wellness. Emphasis will be placed on challenges faced by diverse communities due to historical and current patterns of white, euro-centric, cis-gendered, and paternalist worldviews embedded in service delivery models. The aim of the course is to enhance mental health literacy for learners so they can provide ethical and appropriate support to diverse and Indigenous children, youth, and families in their journey with mental health wellness. -- Prerequisite -- Admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care and C+ or better in each of (CYC 100 or ECE 100), CYC 101, (CYC 120 or ECE 120), CYC 125, CYC 167, and CYC 168. -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None.