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Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 12 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Johns Hopkins University
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Public Mental Health is the application of the principles of medicine and social science to prevent the occurrence of mental and behavioral disorders and to promote mental health of the population. This course illustrates the principles of public health applied to depressive disorder, including principles of epidemiology, transcultural psychiatry, health services research, and prevention. It is predicted that by 2020 depressive disorder will be the most important cause of disease burden in the entire world! Every human being suffers from feeling depressed at some point or other, but only about one fifth of the population will experience an episode of depressive disorder over the course of their lives. This course illuminates the public health approach to disease, and the particular complexities of applying this approach to mental disorders, using depression as the exemplar.

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Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • An Introduction to Major Depression

2 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • Public Mental Health by William Eaton

What is Major Depression and Why Is It Important? The Burden of Depressive Disorder in the Population

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz 1: The Basics of Major Depression

1 Discussions

  • Do DALYs Affect Your Thoughts About Depression?

5 Videos

  • Lecture 1A: What is Depression?
  • Lecture 1B: Prevalence and Incidence of Major Depressive Episode
  • Lecture 1C: The Natural History of Major Depressive Disorder
  • Lecture 1D: Major Depressive Disorder and Medical Conditions
  • Lecture 1E: Estimating the Burden of Major Depressive Disorder and Medical Conditions

Depression in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Closer Look at Maternal Depression

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz 2: Depression in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

1 Discussions

  • Emic vs. Etic?

4 Videos

  • Lecture 2A: Does Depression Look the Same Across the World?
  • Lecture 2B: Is Depression Relevant in Low- and Middle-Income Countries?
  • Lecture 2C: What Predicts Depression in Low- and Middle-Income Countries?
  • Lecture 2D: How Can We Treat & Prevent Depression in Low- and Middle-Income Countries?

Basic Concepts of Epidemiology as Applied to Depression

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz 3: Epidemiology

1 Discussions

  • Why Do We Care?

5 Videos

  • Lecture 3A: What Is Epidemiology
  • Lecture 3B: Time, Space, and Disease: The Ecological Approach
  • Lecture 3C: Cohort Studies
  • Lecture 3D: Case Control Studies
  • Lecture 3E: The Web of Causation

The Search for Etiologic Clues

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz 4

1 Discussions

  • Are we in an age of melancholy?

5 Videos

  • Lecture 4A: Inheritance
  • Lecture 4B: Stress & Diathesis
  • Lecture 4C: Social Supports
  • Lecture 4D: Work, Family, and Life Stage
  • Lecture 4E: Recency of Birth

Refugee Health Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Refugee Health Assignment

Solvit Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Solvit Assignment

Unmet Need for Care, Barriers, and Programs to Improve Access

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz 5

1 Discussions

  • Combatting stigma and improving treatment

2 Videos

  • Lecture 5A: Patterns of Service Use
  • Lecture 5B: Barriers and Solutions

Public Health View of Depression Treatment

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz 6

1 Discussions

  • Are we over-treating depression?

2 Videos

  • Lecture 6A: Historical Development and Recent Trends
  • Lecture 6B: Quality of Diagnosis & Treatment

Final Assignment: DepressionCare

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  • Final Assignment: DepressionCare

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Unlock a comprehensive understanding of mental health with the course "Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach," offered by Coursera. This foundational course delves into the realm of public mental health, focusing specifically on depressive disorders. It highlights the application of medical and social science principles to prevent mental and behavioral disorders and promote the overall mental well-being of the population. Guided by principles of epidemiology, transcultural psychiatry, health services research, and prevention, this course provides an in-depth exploration of depressive disorders, projected to become the leading cause of disease burden globally by 2020. Gain valuable insights into the complexities of applying public health strategies to mental health issues, with depression serving as a prime example. Perfect for those keen on understanding the intricacies of mental health from a public health perspective, this course is ideal for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in mental health advocacy. With a duration of 720 minutes, it offers a substantial yet manageable commitment to enhancing your knowledge. Enroll with a Starter subscription and embark on a journey to better understand and address one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time.

William Eaton, PhD
Instructors

William Eaton, PhD

Wietse A. Tol, PhD
Instructors

Wietse A. Tol, PhD

Ramin Mojtabai, MD
Instructors

Ramin Mojtabai, MD