- Level Foundation
- Duration 23 hours
- Course by University of Minnesota
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This third of five courses explores topics related to the social determinants of health and health care systems. This course will also focus on the relationship between the social determinants of health, mental health, substance abuse, and trauma. The topics of this course include: 1. Health Literacy 2. Mental Health & Substance Abuse 3. Violence, Conflict, and Trauma 4. Ethical Considerations for Health Systems and Data 5. Data Applications: Correlation Analysis and Heat Map VisualizationModules
Introduction to Course 3
1
Videos
- Introduction to Course 3: Health Care Systems
Health Literacy
1
Videos
- Health Literacy Part 1
4
Readings
- Health Literacy Around the World
- Don't Blame Patients, Engage Them: Transforming Health Systems to Address Health Literacy
- Communication Skills Training for Physicians Improves Health Literacy and Medical Outcomes Among Patients With Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Supplementary Resources
Toward Improved Health Literacy: Measurement and Alternative Ideas
1
Videos
- Toward Improved Health Literacy: Measurement and Alternative Ideas Part 2
1
Readings
- Patients as Partners in Primary Health Care
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Health Literacy
Quizzes
2
Assignment
- Health Literacy - Practice
- Health Literacy - Graded
Introduction to Mental Health and Social Determinants of Health
2
Videos
- Introduction to Mental Health and Social Determinants of Health Part 1a
- Substance Abuse and Social Determinants of Health Part 1b
3
Readings
- Toward a New Definition of Mental Health
- Stress and the Mental Health of Populations of Color: Advancing Our Understanding of Race-related Stressors
- Drug Use
Mental Health and Social Determinants: Risk and Protective Factors
1
Videos
- Mental Health and Social Determinants of Health: Risk and Protective Factors Part 2
3
Readings
- Social Determinants of Mental Health
- Uncovering the Hidden Impacts of Inequality on Mental Health: A Global Study
- Socioeconomic Characteristics of Drug Use Disorders
Strategies to Reduce Barriers in Mental Health Care
1
Videos
- Strategies to Reduce Barriers in Mental Health Care Part 3
4
Readings
- Social Determinants of Mental Health: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go
- Rethinking Global Mental Health and its Priorities
- Mental Health Policy in Kenya
- Supplementary Resources
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Quizzes
2
Assignment
- Mental Health & Substance Abuse - Practice
- Mental Health & Substance Abuse - Graded
Violence, Conflict, Trauma and Social Determinants of Health Part 1
1
Videos
- Violence, Conflict, Trauma and Social Determinants of Health Part 1
3
Readings
- Policy Brief: COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health
- Using Social Media Data for Assessing Children’s Exposure to Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Injuries and Violence Fact Sheet
Violence, Conflict, Trauma and Social Determinants of Health Part 2
1
Videos
- Violence, Conflict, Trauma and Social Determinants of Health Part 2
2
Readings
- Briefing Paper: Trauma and Mental Health in Forcibly Displaced Populations
- Parents' Emotional Trauma May Change Their Children's Biology
Violence, Conflict, Trauma and Social Determinants of Health Part 3
1
Videos
- Violence, Conflict, Trauma and Social Determinants of Health Part 3
4
Readings
- Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Policy Brief: COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health
- Inequity and the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color in the United States
- Guided Self-help to Reduce Psychological Distress in South Sudanese Female Refugees in Uganda
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Violence, Conflict, and Trauma
Quizzes
2
Assignment
- Violence, Conflict and Trauma - Practice
- Violence, Conflict and Trauma - Graded
Ethical Considerations for Health Systems and Data Part 1
1
Videos
- Ethical Considerations for Health Systems and Data Part 1
2
Readings
- Ethics and Spheres of Influence in Addressing Social Determinants of Health
- Supplementary Resources
Ethical Considerations for Health Systems and Data Part 2
1
Videos
- Ethical Considerations for Health Systems and Data Part 2
2
Readings
- Public Health Code of Ethics
- Guiding Principles for Ethical Use of Social Determinants of Health Data
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Health Systems and Data
Quizzes
2
Assignment
- Health Systems and Data - Practice
- Health Systems - Graded
Introduction to Correlation Analysis and Heat Map Visualization
1
Videos
- Introduction to Correlation Analysis and Heat Map Visualization Part 1
3
Readings
- Home For Good
- “Positive” Systems Archetypes
- Supplementary Resource
Correlation Analysis and Heat Map Visualization
1
Videos
- Correlation Analysis and Heat Map Visualization Part 2
Data Applications Assignments
1
Peer Review
- Correlation Analysis and Heat Map Visualization
1
Discussions
- Correlation Analysis and Heat Map Visualization
1
Labs
- Correlation Analysis and Heat Map Visualization
1
Readings
- Correlation Analysis and Heat Map Visualization R Directions
Auto Summary
Explore the intricate relationship between social determinants of health, mental health, and trauma in "Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems." Designed for foundational learners, this 1380-minute Coursera course covers health literacy, substance abuse, ethical considerations, and data applications. Suitable for health and fitness enthusiasts, it offers both Starter and Professional subscription options.

Daniel J. Pesut, Ph.D., RN, FAAN

Karen A. Monsen, PhD, RN, FAMIA, FNAP, FAAN