The social sciences look at society and culture, analyzing human behavior and how we coexist within our communities. There are a number of disciplines associated with the social sciences, but we are focusing on sociology, the scientific study of society; psychology, the study of the human mind; anthropology, the study of past and present human cultures; and economics, the study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

The social sciences and Mental Wellness. address the following:
•Describe or summarize your previous topic. Mental Wellness
•How has your understanding been affected by the social sciences lens?
•How does the social sciences lens support Mental Wellness?

The Social Sciences Lens
As people are social beings, social science is the study of society and the relationships between people. Subjects included in this lens are psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, and geography. This study of human behavior and interaction can sometimes overlap with the humanities lens, which also studies different cultures. Studying society, culture, and human relationships will lead us to an understanding of how people live and how to improve our lives. Social scientists use a variety of methods to arrive at conclusions within this lens, such as interviews, participant-observation, and primary and secondary sources. The social sciences can also intersect with the other lenses. For instance, like for the history lens, social scientists may look at the past to gain an understanding of the social relationships that took place. How do we interact? How do we work together? Asking questions similar to these has given us the opportunity to evaluate causes and effects related to people in our society. Consider how the social science lens helps us interact with the world around us and uses cultural artifacts to make changes in our lives to promote better living or promote interactions we normally would not have with others.