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Sociology of Mental Health

The purpose of the Section on Sociology of Mental Health is to provide an integrative supportive framework for research on social factors in mental health. The Mental Health Section considers issues ranging from serious mental disorders to subjective indicators of quality of life. The focus is on research and theory pertaining to social processes and mental health functioning.


Section Officers, 2004-2005

CHAIR: William W. Eaton, Johns Hopkins University
CHAIR ELECT: Bernice Pescosolido, Indiana University
PAST CHAIR: Jane D. McLeod, Indiana University
SECRETARY-TREASURER: Robin W. Simon, Florida State University
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Fernando I. Rivera, Rutgers University

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Last Updated on January 08, 2005