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Introduction to ‘Exploring models of abnormality’

Introduction to the activity of 'Exploring models of abnormality'.
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In this activity, you will see that norms are not what they seem and the concept of ‘abnormality’ can be problematic when considering mental health issues.

So, in this activity we will explore the main concepts of abnormality and how each one defines what it means to be abnormal.

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Defining Mental Health: A Short Introduction

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