Exploring the Intersection of Sociology and Social Work in Mental Health Interventions

Abstract

Introduction: Interrelation between sociology and social work builds a dimension through which mental health interventions can be well understood and applied. Sociology, defined as the study of society, deals with the intricacy of human relationships, layers of social structure emerging from them and cultural norms. On the other hand, social work brings to bear practical, people-centered ways of dealing with the problems of an individual or the society. Interdisciplinary convergence yields a powerful explanatory framework for understanding and tackling the mental health problems: encompassing their societal bases and humane corrective approaches.
Aim of work: Toexplore the intersection of sociology and social work in the context of mental health interventions, highlighting how the integration of sociological insights and social work practices can address both individual mental health needs and systemic factors influencing well-being.
Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search in the MEDLINE database's electronic literature using the following search terms: Intersection, Sociology, Social Work, Mental Health, Interventions. The search was restricted to publications from 2016to 2024 in order to locate relevant content. We performed a search on Google Scholar to locate and examine academic papers that pertain to my subject matter. The selection of articles was impacted by certain criteria for inclusion.
Results: The publications analyzed in this study encompassed from 2016 to 2024. The study was structured into various sections with specific headings in the discussion section.
Conclusion: The intersection between sociology and social work creates a very useful intersection for finding solutions to mental health issues. Integrating sociological knowledge into social work practice provides individualized intervention, which then critiques systemic barriers. Most importantly, it also argues that the way mental health is understood is through the convergence of biological, psychological, and social factors.It would be a long way to travel, though there are some challenges, yet the synergies thus created between sociology and social work have also opened avenues for potentially developing better and more equitable mental health interventions. Interdisciplinary collaboration, better cultural competency, and more advocacies for systemic change would render significant strides. With the changing face of the field, so will the partnership between these disciplines become inevitable if indeed something is to be done about mental health as a multifaceted issue in a world quickly developing complicated nuances.