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Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 20 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة The University of Sydney
  • Offered by

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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.

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Introduction to MOOC

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • MOOC overview

2 Readings

  • How to navigate the MOOC
  • Overview of assessments and activities

Pre-course quiz and self-assessment

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pre-course knowledge test

1 External Tool

  • Questionnaire 1: Pre-course self-assessment

2 Readings

  • About the Pre-course self-assessment scales
  • Module 1 Reading list

Lesson 1: Positive mental health

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Wellbeing
  • Positive mental health and Psychiatry

1 Readings

  • Essential reading - Mental Health and Wellbeing

Lesson 2: Stress

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Stress

1 Readings

  • Essential reading - Stress

Lesson 3: Recovery perspective

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Recovery perspective
  • Tina's Story - Part 1

1 Readings

  • Essential reading - 100 ways to support recovery

Lesson 4: Positive Psychology

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Positive Psychology
  • 8 Steps to Happiness

1 Readings

  • Essential readings - the PERMA Model

Lesson 1: Exercise and mental health

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Exercise
  • BONUS: The benefits of pet ownership
  • Yoga and mental health

2 Readings

  • Essential readings - Exercise
  • Recommended resource - Yoga

Lesson 2: Eating and sleeping

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Questionnaire 2: Insomnia Severity Index

2 Videos

  • Sleeping well
  • Nutrition: Prevention

3 Readings

  • Essential readings - Sleep
  • Recommended resource - About the Insomnia Severity Index
  • Essential readings - Nutrition

Lesson 3: Mind and body

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Relaxation
  • Mindfulness

2 Readings

  • Essential reading - Breathing and relaxation exercises
  • Recommended resources - Mindfulness

Lesson 4: Identifying strengths

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Personality strengths
  • A strengths approach to community mental health

1 Readings

  • Recommended resources - Strengths Assessment and VIA survey of Character Strengths

Module 2 assessment and activities

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Assessment 1 - Lifestyle and Mental Health

1 Readings

  • Module 2 Reading list

Lesson 1: Attachment and identity

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Attachment and mental health
  • Creative selves
  • Autonomy and connection

1 Readings

  • Recommended resource - Attachment

Lesson 2: Connections and community

    • 5 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Families and carers
  • Aboriginal Australians: social and emotional wellbeing
  • Social and economic participation
  • The YES Project
  • Consumer communities

3 Readings

  • Recommended resource - The benefits of social support
  • Recommended resource - Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
  • Recommended resources - Consumer communities

Lesson 3: A contributing life

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    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Work and mental health

2 Readings

  • Essential reading: Australian and New Zealand Consensus Statement on the Health Benefits of Work
  • Recommended resources on work and mental health

Module 3 assessment and activity

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Assessment 2 - Exploring a topic in-depth

1 Readings

  • Module 3 Reading list

Lesson 1: What is mental illness?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Tina's Story - Part 2

1 Readings

  • Recommended resource - Mental Health First Aid

Lesson 2: Common mental disorders

    • 4 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Questionnaire 3: AUDIT Scale

4 Videos

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Addictions
  • Trauma

5 Readings

  • Recommended resources - Types of anxiety disorders
  • Essential readings - Depression
  • Essential readings - Addictions
  • Recommended resources - About the AUDIT Scale
  • Essential reading - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Lesson 3: Less common mental disorders

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Bipolar disorder
  • BONUS: Rob's story
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia

3 Readings

  • Essential reading - Bipolar disorder
  • Essential reading - Psychosis and schizophrenia
  • Recommended readings - ADHD and autism spectrum

Lesson 4: Treatments in Psychiatry

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Psychotherapies
  • Psychiatric medications

1 Readings

  • Essential readings - Talking Therapies

Module 4 assessment and activity

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Assessment 3 - Take-home messages

1 Readings

  • Module 4 Reading list

Lesson 1: Resilience

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Resilience

Lesson 2: Early Intervention & Innovations in mental health

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Early intervention - Part 1
  • Early intervention - Part 2
  • Innovations in mental health

Lesson 3: Creative recovery

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Creativity
  • Music therapy
  • Art therapy

2 Readings

  • Recommended resources - Writing and problem-solving
  • Recommended resource - Music and the brain

Lesson 4: Spirituality

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1 Videos

  • Spirituality

Recap of course

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2 Videos

  • Tina's Story - Part 3
  • Summary of MOOC

Module 5 assessment and activities

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assessment 4 - Post-course knowledge test

1 External Tool

  • Questionnaire 4: Post-course self-assessment

1 Readings

  • Module 5 Reading list

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Discover "Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health," a Coursera course designed for individuals seeking to enhance their mental wellbeing. Led by Australian experts, this foundational course delves into mental health disorders, treatments, and strategies for positive mental health. With a duration of 1200 minutes, it covers topics like exercise, relaxation, relationships, creativity, and therapies. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, it's ideal for anyone interested in building a healthier, more balanced life.

Sonia Kumar
Instructor

Sonia Kumar