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The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness
by Charmaine Williams- 4.7
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
This course explores how our understanding of mental health and illness has been influenced by social attitudes and social developments in North America and around the world. 7 Recovery and mental health Culture, mental health and mental illness 5 an example of intersections between culture and mental health 1 stigma and mental illness...
Youth Mental Health: Helping Young People with Anxiety
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Get an introduction to managing anxiety disorders in teenagers, with a course ideal for teachers and healthcare professionals. Introduction to course and characteristics and causes of adolescent anxiety The characteristics of anxiety Other linked mental health conditions Stigma and mental illness Ways of helping the young person with anxiety End of course summary...
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Essentials of Global Health
by Richard Skolnik- 4.8
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Approx. 70 hours to complete
• Assess key health disparities, especially as they relate to the health of low-income and marginalized people in low- and middle-income countries; The Organization and Aims of Health Systems (Part 1) The Organization and Aims of Health Systems (Part 2) The Organization and Aims of Health Systems "The Public Health Aspects of Complex Emergencies and Refugee Situations....
Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour
by Roos van der Vaart- 3.9
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Approx. 27 hours to complete
In this introduction course on Health and Health Behaviour you will learn about the fundamentals of health psychology. We’ll start with unraveling health behavior, and quite quickly put this knowledge in the perspective of health care and dealing with illness. Understanding health behaviour in the context of illness The impact of illness on quality of life...
Palliative Care Capstone Projects
by Amos Bailey , Regina Fink , Maurice Scott , Kelly Arora , Nancy Robertson- 4.8
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Approx. 24 hours to complete
1) Use the Nature of Suffering Evaluation Form to guide your conversation with someone living with serious illness and report and reflect on how this illness is impacting different aspects of their lives. 2) Using SNAP/Self-Awareness skills explore the values of someone close to you and your own values as relate to health, illness and dying....
Introduction to Climate Change and Health
by Robert Dubrow- 4.8
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
· Explain how adaptation and mitigation strategies can reduce adverse health impacts of climate change and can generate substantial non-climate health benefits in a just and equitable manner. Overview of Health Impacts of Climate Change, Adaptation, Mitigation, and Co-benefits Health Impacts of Climate Change, Adaptation, Mitigation, and Co-benefits Adverse Health Effects of Storms and Floods...
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health
by Sonia Kumar- 4.8
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
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....
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Global Adolescent Health
by Professor Susan Sawyer , Professor George Patton- 4.7
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Approx. 29 hours to complete
This course will explore the dynamic factors affecting the health and wellbeing of young people around the world, and how important it is for individuals, communities and nations that we improve the health and life chances of this important population group. This course will be relevant for anyone with an interest in the health and wellbeing of young people....
What is Palliative Care?
by Regina Fink , Maurice Scott , Kelly Arora , Amos Bailey , Nancy Robertson- 4.8
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Approx. 18 hours to complete
Palliative care provides invaluable help for patients living with serious or life-limiting illness and their family caregivers. Palliative care should be part of healthcare services to improve quality of life, the ability to tolerate and benefit from treatment and improve survival. Understanding the Severity of an Illness, Importance of Informed Consent, and Plan for an Uncertained Future...
Bridging healthcare and society
by Olga Zvonareva , Olena Ignaschuk- 0.0
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Approx. 21 hours to complete
While population health is largely produced outside of healthcare settings themselves, the functioning of healthcare, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness, injury, and other impairments, is essential for people’s wellbeing. Recognize the historical trends of scientification, professionalization, and medicalization, in the relations between medicine, health care, and society. Illustration of a disjuncture between public health and the public...
