Sociology of Mental Health: Theories, Social Contexts, and Systems

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Teresa L. Scheid (University of North Carolina, Charlotte) Eric R. Wright (Georgia State University)

Sociology of Mental Health

Theories, Social Contexts, and Systems

Teresa L. Scheid (University of North Carolina, Charlotte), Eric R. Wright (Georgia State University)

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Cambridge University Press
24 July 2025

Health psychology; Medical sociology; Diseases & disorders; Psychiatry; Clinical psychology

Sociology of Mental Health, 4th Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the impact of social forces on mental health. Fully updated throughout, it features eleven new chapters on such topics as immigration, the work-family interface, and LGBTQ+ mental health. Part I addresses the central theoretical developments in the sociology of mental health. Part II examines the social context of mental health, including the social structures, statuses, and positions that affect mental health. Part III moves to the system level, focusing on the structural forces that shape mental health care. Each chapter is written by leading scholars who have defined our understanding of the relationship between mental health and society. This book is designed for mental health students, educators, researchers, and providers, serving as an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand mental health and mental health delivery systems.

Edited by: Teresa L. Scheid (University of North Carolina Charlotte), Eric R. Wright (Georgia State University)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th Revised edition
ISBN: 9781009414951
ISBN 10: 100941495X
Pages: 635
Publication Date: 24 July 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , A / AS level , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Teresa L. Scheid is a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has published widely on the organization and delivery of mental health services and the impact of legislative reforms to mental health care. She has a history of community engaged scholarship and mental health advocacy. Eric R. Wright is Distinguished University Professor of Sociology and Public Health at Georgia State University and specializes in medical sociology. His research focuses on community-engaged studies examining social responses to mental health, substance use, and sexual health, alongside analyzing public policy initiatives in these domains.