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.
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
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Approx. 23 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Module 1 - Positive mental health and Psychiatry
Welcome to the MOOC! Get yourself acquainted. This module is about positive mental health, stress and recovery, and some of the important findings from Aristotle through to recent research on the correlates to happiness.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 55 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes
8 videos
Wellbeing1m
Positive mental health and Psychiatry8m
Stress9m
Recovery perspective8m
Tina's Story - Part 14m
Positive Psychology8m
8 Steps to Happiness11m
8 readings
How to navigate the MOOC10m
Overview of assessments and activities10m
About the Pre-course self-assessment scales10m
Module 1 Reading list10m
Essential reading - Mental Health and Wellbeing10m
Essential reading - Stress20m
Essential reading - 100 ways to support recovery10m
Essential readings - the PERMA Model10m
1 practice exercise
Pre-course knowledge test30m
6 hours to complete
Module 2 - Body and Mind
This module is about the body and mind. We will learn about the central importance of physical health and lifestyle, and how exercise can be used as an evidence-based treatment for common mental health conditions. We will cover basic relaxation and mindfulness strategies, as well as personality strengths, and how to identify your own strengths.
6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 66 min), 9 readings, 2 quizzes
9 videos
Exercise6m
BONUS: The benefits of pet ownership1m
Yoga and mental health7m
Sleeping well8m
Nutrition: Prevention7m
Relaxation8m
Mindfulness10m
Personality strengths8m
A strengths approach to community mental health5m
9 readings
Essential readings - Exercise10m
Recommended resource - Yoga10m
Essential readings - Sleep10m
Recommended resource - About the Insomnia Severity Index10m
Essential readings - Nutrition10m
Essential reading - Breathing and relaxation exercises10m
Recommended resources - Mindfulness10m
Recommended resources - Strengths Assessment and VIA survey of Character Strengths10m
Module 2 Reading list10m
4 hours to complete
Module 3 - Love and Work
Mental health has sometimes been described simply as the capacity to love and to work. Psychiatry still uses similar concepts today. In this module, we talk about love and work, and introduce the complementary ideas of rest and play. We hear about attachment theory, social connections and the ancient wisdom of Australian Aboriginal views on wellbeing. We discuss the importance of contributing and here you find out whether or not work is good for you.
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 70 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz
9 videos
Creative selves7m
Autonomy and connection2m
Families and carers10m
Aboriginal Australians: social and emotional wellbeing7m
Social and economic participation3m
The YES Project11m
Consumer communities7m
Work and mental health7m
7 readings
Recommended resource - Attachment10m
Recommended resource - The benefits of social support10m
Recommended resource - Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing10m
Recommended resources - Consumer communities10m
Essential reading: Australian and New Zealand Consensus Statement on the Health Benefits of Work10m
Recommended resources on work and mental health10m
Module 3 Reading list10m
6 hours to complete
Module 4 - Mental Illness
In this module, we cover the major categories of mental illness: their symptoms, causes and treatments. This includes the more common conditions such as anxiety, depression and addictions, as well as less common mental illnesses such as psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
6 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 93 min), 11 readings, 2 quizzes
10 videos
Anxiety10m
Depression9m
Addictions11m
Trauma12m
Bipolar disorder9m
BONUS: Rob's story5m
Psychosis and Schizophrenia9m
Psychotherapies8m
Psychiatric medications9m
11 readings
Recommended resource - Mental Health First Aid10m
Recommended resources - Types of anxiety disorders10m
Essential readings - Depression10m
Essential readings - Addictions10m
Recommended resources - About the AUDIT Scale10m
Essential reading - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder10m
Essential reading - Bipolar disorder10m
Essential reading - Psychosis and schizophrenia10m
Recommended readings - ADHD and autism spectrum10m
Essential readings - Talking Therapies10m
Module 4 Reading list10m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM POSITIVE PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH
by JBFeb 5, 2019
I learned what expected to learn from this course. I love the presenters and the manner of delivery. Resources abound too. I'm purchasing this course. I hope to meet you, guys in persons. Thank you.
by PPJul 17, 2020
Excellent course specially in current scenario i.e. Covid 19 situation. This course helped me to understand not only my mental conditions but also my near and dear ones mental health and conditions.
by LDApr 27, 2020
Absolutely spot on with all the subjects and materials. There are plenty of great sources and reading materials and it is just such a beautiful subject to learn no matter the work domain you're in.
by SGJun 7, 2020
This course was designed with extremely outstanding qualities. The keen devotion of all the professors are highly appreciated. You have made it possible for me to move on in my professional career.
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