COVID-19: Psychological Impact, Wellbeing and Mental Health

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Brief Introduction

Explore the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on wellbeing and mental health at an individual, group and societal level.

Course Summary

Explore the psychological impact of COVID-19 and learn how to manage your mental health during the pandemic. This course covers the effects of the pandemic on individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the psychological impact of COVID-19
  • Learn strategies to manage mental health during the pandemic
  • Examine the effects of the pandemic on communities and society

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • Mental Health Counselor
    • USA: $46,240 - $68,640
    • India: ₹2,00,000 - ₹8,00,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €35,000
  • Public Health Educator
    • USA: $45,360 - $67,810
    • India: ₹2,00,000 - ₹9,00,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €33,000
  • Community Health Worker
    • USA: $27,450 - $46,910
    • India: ₹1,20,000 - ₹4,50,000
    • Spain: €16,000 - €24,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the psychological impact of COVID-19 on individuals, communities, and society
  • Learn strategies to manage mental health during the pandemic
  • Examine the effects of the pandemic on communities and society

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of psychology
  • Interest in the psychological impact of pandemics

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

Similar Courses

  • Managing Mental Health During COVID-19
  • Psychology of Pandemics

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Dr. Gail Saltz
  • Dr. Laurie Santos

Related Books

Requirements

  • This course would be useful for the general public as it considers the issues from a wide range of perspectives. It would benefit mental healthcare service users, carers, families, and health and social care workers, in addition to anyone else impacted by coronavirus across society. It has a special focus on healthcare workforce issues.

Knowledge

  • Week 1: The Psychological Impact of COVID-19Week 2: Steps to Take to Cope with COVID-19Week 3: What Next? Preparing for Life after COVID-19

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews from learners who have taken the Psychological Impact of COVID-19 course on FutureLearn. This course has received positive feedback from many users who appreciated its timely and informative content. Some of the most mentioned pros include the knowledgeable instructors, practical tips for managing stress, and interactive exercises. However, some users pointed out the lack of variety in course materials and the pace being too slow as cons.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users found the content of the course to be timely and informative.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Knowledgeable instructors
  • Practical tips for managing stress
  • Interactive exercises

Cons from User Reviews

  • Lack of variety in course materials
  • Pace being too slow
  • Repetitive content
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Chris Attoe, Sean Cross, Gareth Drake, Carolyn Hodgman
Maudsley Learning & The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
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