The University of Sydney - Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health
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Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health at Coursera Overview
Duration | 20 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Approx. 20 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health at Coursera Course details
- In today?s world, mental illness and distress are common and these account for a significant burden of disability within our community. At the same time, there is a growing interest in understanding and enhancing positive mental health and wellbeing; particularly from developments in the fields of positive psychology and mental health promotion. Positive Psychiatry is a new term (Jeste et al 2016) that describes a dual approach to mental health, where we build strengths, supports and healthy lifestyles as well as treating illness and distress.
- In this course, we will explore different aspects of good mental health as well as provide an overview of the major kinds of mental disorders, their causes, treatments and how to seek help and support. The course will feature a large number of Australian experts in psychiatry, psychology and mental health research, and we will also hear from ?lived experience experts?, people who have lived with mental illness, and share their personal stories of recovery.
- We take an evidence-based approach to a range of strategies that anyone can use to enhance their own mental health and that of others, from exercise and relaxation techniques through to the role of love, relationships and 'good' types of work. We cover topics from creativity and yoga through to psychiatric medications and psychotherapies.
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health at Coursera Curriculum
Module 1 - Positive mental health and Psychiatry
MOOC overview
Wellbeing
Positive mental health and Psychiatry
Stress
Recovery perspective
Tina's Story - Part 1
Positive Psychology
8 Steps to Happiness
How to navigate the MOOC
Overview of assessments and activities
About the Pre-course self-assessment scales
Module 1 Reading list
Essential reading - Mental Health and Wellbeing
Essential reading - Stress
Essential reading - 100 ways to support recovery
Essential readings - the PERMA Model
Pre-course knowledge test
Module 2 - Body and Mind
Exercise
BONUS: The benefits of pet ownership
Yoga and mental health
Sleeping well
Nutrition: Prevention
Relaxation
Mindfulness
Personality strengths
A strengths approach to community mental health
Essential readings - Exercise
Recommended resource - Yoga
Essential readings - Sleep
Recommended resource - About the Insomnia Severity Index
Essential readings - Nutrition
Essential reading - Breathing and relaxation exercises
Recommended resources - Mindfulness
Recommended resources - Strengths Assessment and VIA survey of Character Strengths
Module 2 Reading list
Module 3 - Love and Work
Attachment and mental health
Creative selves
Autonomy and connection
Families and carers
Aboriginal Australians: social and emotional wellbeing
Social and economic participation
The YES Project
Consumer communities
Work and mental health
Recommended resource - Attachment
Recommended resource - The benefits of social support
Recommended resource - Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
Recommended resources - Consumer communities
Essential reading: Australian and New Zealand Consensus Statement on the Health Benefits of Work
Recommended resources on work and mental health
Module 3 Reading list
Module 4 - Mental Illness
Tina's Story - Part 2
Anxiety
Depression
Addictions
Trauma
Bipolar disorder
BONUS: Rob's story
Psychosis and Schizophrenia
Psychotherapies
Psychiatric medications
Recommended resource - Mental Health First Aid
Recommended resources - Types of anxiety disorders
Essential readings - Depression
Essential readings - Addictions
Recommended resources - About the AUDIT Scale
Essential reading - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Essential reading - Bipolar disorder
Essential reading - Psychosis and schizophrenia
Recommended readings - ADHD and autism spectrum
Essential readings - Talking Therapies
Module 4 Reading list
Module 5 - Paths to Recovery
Resilience
Early intervention - Part 1
Early intervention - Part 2
Innovations in mental health
Creativity
Music therapy
Art therapy
Spirituality
Tina's Story - Part 3
Summary of MOOC
Recommended resources - Writing and problem-solving
Recommended resource - Music and the brain
Module 5 Reading list
Assessment 4 - Post-course knowledge test
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