Course Summary
Positive Psychiatry is a course that teaches students how to apply the principles of positive psychology to the treatment of mental illness. The course covers topics such as resilience, gratitude, and positive emotions, and teaches students how to use these concepts to improve the mental health of their patients.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to apply the principles of positive psychology to the treatment of mental illness
- Understand the importance of resilience, gratitude, and positive emotions in mental health
- Gain practical skills for improving the mental health of your patients
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Psychiatrist
- USA: $220,380
- India: ₹1,662,000
- Spain: €63,000
- Mental Health Counselor
- USA: $47,660
- India: ₹244,000
- Spain: €22,000
- Social Worker
- USA: $50,470
- India: ₹327,000
- Spain: €24,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Apply positive psychology principles to the treatment of mental illness
- Understand the importance of resilience, gratitude, and positive emotions in mental health
- Develop practical skills for improving the mental health of patients
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of psychiatry and mental health
- Access to the internet and a computer or mobile device
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
Similar Courses
- Foundations of Positive Psychology
- The Science of Well-Being
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Martin Seligman
- Barbara Fredrickson
Related Books
Description
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.
Outline
- Module 1 - Positive mental health and Psychiatry
- MOOC overview
- Wellbeing
- Positive mental health and Psychiatry
- Stress
- Recovery perspective
- Tina's Story - Part 1
- Positive Psychology
- 8 Steps to Happiness
- How to navigate the MOOC
- Overview of assessments and activities
- About the Pre-course self-assessment scales
- Module 1 Reading list
- Essential reading - Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Essential reading - Stress
- Essential reading - 100 ways to support recovery
- Essential readings - the PERMA Model
- Pre-course knowledge test
- Module 2 - Body and Mind
- Exercise
- BONUS: The benefits of pet ownership
- Yoga and mental health
- Sleeping well
- Nutrition: Prevention
- Relaxation
- Mindfulness
- Personality strengths
- A strengths approach to community mental health
- Essential readings - Exercise
- Recommended resource - Yoga
- Essential readings - Sleep
- Recommended resource - About the Insomnia Severity Index
- Essential readings - Nutrition
- Essential reading - Breathing and relaxation exercises
- Recommended resources - Mindfulness
- Recommended resources - Strengths Assessment and VIA survey of Character Strengths
- Module 2 Reading list
- Module 3 - Love and Work
- Attachment and mental health
- Creative selves
- Autonomy and connection
- Families and carers
- Aboriginal Australians: social and emotional wellbeing
- Social and economic participation
- The YES Project
- Consumer communities
- Work and mental health
- Recommended resource - Attachment
- Recommended resource - The benefits of social support
- Recommended resource - Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
- Recommended resources - Consumer communities
- Essential reading: Australian and New Zealand Consensus Statement on the Health Benefits of Work
- Recommended resources on work and mental health
- Module 3 Reading list
- Module 4 - Mental Illness
- Tina's Story - Part 2
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma
- Bipolar disorder
- BONUS: Rob's story
- Psychosis and Schizophrenia
- Psychotherapies
- Psychiatric medications
- Recommended resource - Mental Health First Aid
- Recommended resources - Types of anxiety disorders
- Essential readings - Depression
- Essential readings - Addictions
- Recommended resources - About the AUDIT Scale
- Essential reading - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Essential reading - Bipolar disorder
- Essential reading - Psychosis and schizophrenia
- Recommended readings - ADHD and autism spectrum
- Essential readings - Talking Therapies
- Module 4 Reading list
- Module 5 - Paths to Recovery
- Resilience
- Early intervention - Part 1
- Early intervention - Part 2
- Innovations in mental health
- Creativity
- Music therapy
- Art therapy
- Spirituality
- Tina's Story - Part 3
- Summary of MOOC
- Recommended resources - Writing and problem-solving
- Recommended resource - Music and the brain
- Module 5 Reading list
- Assessment 4 - Post-course knowledge test
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
practicalityPros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive approach to mental health
- Practical and applicable skills
- Engaging lectures and materials
- Professional and experienced instructors
- Flexible schedule and self-paced learning
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material too basic
- Limited interaction with instructors and peers
- No certificate of completion without paying
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Lack of personalized feedback
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