This course will cover various topics that would teach students healthy lifestyle choices, the importance of mental and physical health and self-care. For each topic, an evidence-based lecture that would include scientific evidence will be presented and then students will be provided practical methods to practice what they have learned from the lectures. One of the main goals of this course is to inspire students to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care
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Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care
Instructor: Mahtab Jafari
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Skills you'll gain
- Emotional Intelligence
- Preventative Care
- Mental Health
- Stress Management
- Nutrition Education
- Nutrition and Diet
- Personal Care
- Behavioral Health
- Environment and Resource Management
- Exercise Science
- Self-Motivation
- Health Education
- Personal Development
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Habit Formation
- Positivity
- Self-Awareness
- Mindfulness
- Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
- Substance Abuse
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FA
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023
Thank you for this wonderful course. I am grateful for the knowledge I have gained, and I am excited to apply it in my life. Thanks a lot, Dr. Mahtab Jofari.
D
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2022
A short and crisp course for anyone, espeacially students who want to get back on track in their lives for better.
CY
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025
This content practically boosted my mental health! Thank you, Professor Mahtab Jafari and all the guest speakers!
