I am a professor and mental health researcher and educator, and I’ve been working in the field for over 15 years. Like so many of my colleagues, however, I was unprepared for the wave of mental health challenges that would face our society in 2020. From COVID-19 and the devastating economic impacts of the pandemic to racial justice protests, widespread natural disasters, our current cultural moment presents unprecedented mental health concerns, and particularly for marginalized communities. For this reason, I led a field-wide call to action for mental health research and treatment that resulted in this #TalkMentalIllness course. I had the opportunity to speak to over 30 experts from different domains in psychology research, practice, and popular public figures and to discuss the causes and cutting-edge treatments for many serious disorders, the stigma surrounding mental illness in our culture, systemic inequality in mental health treatment, and the mental health challenges of today.
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University of Colorado BoulderAbout this Course
This course is intended for anyone interested in psychology, public health, and mental illness. No specific background is necessary.
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You will be able to talk about mental illness and the stigma surrounding it, as well as describe common psychological disorders and their treatments.
You will be able to describe the relationship between racism and systemic inequality and mental health treatment.
You will be able to apply the science of happiness to your own life.
Skills you will gain
- Talking about Depression
- Talking about Anxiety
- Mental Health Awareness
- Talking about Suicide
- Reducing Stigma Around Mental Illness
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Public Perceptions of Mental Illness
Specific Psychological Disorders
Serious Mental Illness
Disproportionate Impacts on Marginalized Communities
Reviews
- 5 stars65.62%
- 4 stars15.62%
- 3 stars12.50%
- 2 stars3.12%
- 1 star3.12%
TOP REVIEWS FROM #TALKMENTALILLNESS
I found the course quite insightful and easy to understand.
I thought the mental health experts were all excellent choices, as well as varied in their topics.
An educational course that is perfect for people interested going in the field. I recommend the course and the instructor.
Great course for a professional in the field or anyone who wants to learn.
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