Abstract

Sociological concept of mental illness is based on assumption that outer environment is directly connected with inner psyche of individuals. Any change in outer environment directly affects the people’s psychological milieu by changing itself. Hence destabilize the environment-psyche ecosystem. Sociological theories play a pivotal role in genesis and management of psychiatric disorders. These theories provide the basic framework for treatment and prevention of mental illness. These theories are foundation for various governments and non-government based preventive programmes for mental illness. Overall, there is need of better understanding of sociological theories and its implication in current day practice for prevention and management of mental disorder.

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