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Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

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. In this course, we will explore different aspects of good mental health as well as provide an overview of the major kinds of mental disorders, their causes, treatments and how to seek help and support. The course will feature a large number of Australian experts in psychiatry, psychology and mental health research, and we will also hear from “lived experience experts”, people who have lived with mental illness, and share their personal stories of recovery. We take an evidence-based approach to a range of strategies that anyone can use to enhance their own mental health and that of others, from exercise and relaxation techniques through to the role of love, relationships and 'good' types of work. We cover topics from creativity and yoga through to psychiatric medications and psychotherapies.

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Rating 4.8 based on 159 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Starts Jul 17 (40 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From The University of Sydney via Coursera
Instructor Sonia Kumar
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Language English
Subjects Science
Tags Life Sciences Medicine And Healthcare Basic Science

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I liked the content of the course - the modules and lesson were following each other in a logical way creating a picture about mental health issues and how to manage those.

I found this course not only to be personally beneficial but the breadth of information was invaluable in pursuing my interest in positive mental health.

This course was recommended to me by a health professional and I found it really helpful to understand the different mental health conditions and useful ways of managing my mental health.

It is not only for people who pursue mental health career but also necessary for everyone who would like to live a more fulfilling and happy life.

Great foundational course for an overview of discourses in the field of Mental Health and the growing field of positive psychiatry.

Recommended if you are facing or know someone facing mental health issues This is the first and the best course I took.

Very well structured and speaks to anyone who may not have any background in psychology/mental health field.

This course helps to develop individual's skills in the field of mental health and psychology.

There are a number of perpsectives on mental health covered in the program, some I have only discovered through this course.

I have been trying to educate myself about my own mental health, and found that I would get lost in the sea of information available.

;) This course is suitable for all those who want to learn the basics of mental health.

Teachers and Lectures are so awesome, it helps to improve and think the mental health from a different perspective.

has a lot of information that is easy to understand, having to deal with mental health myself this brings new light to what 'MENTAL HEALTH" acutal The information was condensed and very useful for anyone in a social line of work (like teaching).

I feel better equipped to give students small steps to managing their stress, anxiety, or to learn when turn to mental health professionals.

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positive psychiatry

I am very interested into positive psychology so taking this course on positive psychiatry was a must.

The content of this course has been beneficial by presenting the various aspects of what positive psychiatry actually is and its effects on mental health.

All in all a very good course giving a good overview about positive Psychiatry.

Many thanks to Dr Sonia Kumar and all the lecturers who have successfully put together such an amazing course, imparting their wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of " Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health".

I an qualified for Positive Psychiatry, Mindfulness (with Honors), Dr Milton Erickson's Psychotherapy & NLP (Full professional course) ; AND I find this copurse great and wonderful.

This course does not only elaborate the ways, but also explain the building blocks of positive psychiatry.

Thank you :) The course of Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health provided by the University of Sydney is a helpful course for individuals who work in the medical profession and other allied medical professions but for scientific lay people as well.

This course is very beneficial to improve my personal and professional insights on Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health approaches in order to enhance ability to achieve mental well being.

The way it was designed to cover all the essential parts in positive psychiatry was perfectly put.I think it should be a compulsory to any manager or leader to take it and add it to their degrees and courses.

I believe we need more examples on how to practice positive psychiatry in modern day A very engaging, easily understandable, and meaningful course which introduced me to the concepts of positive psychiatry.

i found this course very useful, not only did it covered the new approach to mental problem that is, positive psychiatry, it also gave details on common mental illnesses in very easy way.

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Grateful to them for sharing their lives with us.Highly recommended for anyone who cares about Mental Health.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to educate themselves around mental health, wellbeing and the art of Happiness This has been a great introduction to Positive Psychology and Psychiatry, and has left me curious to learn more in this area.

Highly recommended for those who believe in the "prevention" approach in mental health.

Highly recommended.

Highly recommend this course to anyone interested in educating themselves and becoming better, more empathic people.

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The information was very useful at this time of life and I have leant so much from the professors who taught this course.

I have learnt so much on modern approaches to treating and supporting people with mental health issues.

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Careers

An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile.

Unlicensed Mental Health Professional/ Mental Health Specialist $33k

Mental Health Professional 4 $45k

Mental Health Counselor 6 $45k

Mental Health Aid $46k

Health Educator (Mental Health) $48k

Mental Health Instructor $50k

Mental Health Practioner $50k

Mental Health Counselor 2 3 $50k

Mental Health Aide $52k

Mental Health Therapist 4 $56k

mental health 3 $66k

Mental Health APRN $82k

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Rating 4.8 based on 159 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Starts Jul 17 (40 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From The University of Sydney via Coursera
Instructor Sonia Kumar
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Science
Tags Life Sciences Medicine And Healthcare Basic Science

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