Community psychology (CP) is the branch of psychology most closely associated with how our society produces competent or dysfunctional citizens. It is especially concerned with the socialization institutions through which our children and youth pass (such as schools and families) and with the systems we have set up to help people when they have difficulties (i.e., mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and other clinical services). Community psychologists seek to improve community mental health through research and social intervention programs focused on prevention, citizen participation, environmental change, and influencing public policy.Prerequisite: 21:830:102