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- 5 Sections
- 84 Lessons
- 21 Hours
- Module 1
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Psychiatry
Welcome to the MOOC!
Get yourself acquainted. This module is about positive mental health, stress and recovery, and some of the important findings from Aristotle through to recent research on the correlates to happiness.
Learning Objectives:
- Define mental health in a positive sense, i.e. WHO definition of mental health and how this may be influenced by mental illness and social factors.
- Discuss the different components of mental health, i.e. social, emotional and psychological wellbeing, resilience.
- Define the role of stress in everyday life and understand how to manage stress as it occurs naturally.
- Outline the important contributions of positive psychology and the recovery movement.
16- 1.1MOOC overview3 Minutes
- 1.2How to navigate the MOOC
- 1.3Overview of assessments and activities
- 1.4About the Pre-course self-assessment scales
- 1.5Module 1 Reading list
- 1.6Wellbeing1 Minute
- 1.7Positive mental health and Psychiatry8 Minutes
- 1.8Essential reading – Mental Health and Wellbeing
- 1.9Stress9 Minutes
- 1.10Essential reading – Stress
- 1.11Recovery perspective8 Minutes
- 1.12Essential reading – 100 ways to support recovery
- 1.13Tina’s Story – Part 14 Minutes
- 1.14Positive Psychology9 Minutes
- 1.158 Steps to Happiness11 Minutes
- 1.16Essential readings – the PERMA Model
- Module 218
- 2.1Exercise6 Minutes
- 2.2Essential readings – Exercise
- 2.3BONUS The benefits of pet ownership2 Minutes
- 2.4Yoga and mental health7 Minutes
- 2.5Recommended resource – Yoga
- 2.6Sleeping well8 Minutes
- 2.7Essential readings – Sleep
- 2.8Recommended resource – About the Insomnia Severity Index
- 2.9Nutrition: Prevention8 Minutes
- 2.10Essential readings – Nutrition
- 2.11Relaxation8 Minutes
- 2.12Essential reading – Breathing and relaxation exercises
- 2.13Mindfulness10 Minutes
- 2.14Recommended resources – Mindfulness
- 2.15Personality strengths8 Minutes
- 2.16A strengths approach to community mental health5 Minutes
- 2.17Recommended resources – Strengths Assessment and VIA survey of Character Strengths
- 2.18Module 2 Reading list
- Module 3
Love and Work
Mental health has sometimes been described simply as the capacity to love and to work. Psychiatry still uses similar concepts today. In this module, we talk about love and work, and introduce the complementary ideas of rest and play. We hear about attachment theory, social connections and the ancient wisdom of Australian Aboriginal views on wellbeing. We discuss the importance of contributing and here you find out whether or not work is good for you.
Learning Objectives
- Define attachment and explain the importance of this concept in early childhood and throughout adult life.
- Describe how individuals develop a sense of their own identity through relationships with others.
- List the positive benefits of work, intimate relationships, family,
16- 3.1Attachment and mental health11 Minutes
- 3.2Creative selves7 Minutes
- 3.3Autonomy and connection2 Minutes
- 3.4Recommended resource – Attachment
- 3.5Families and carers10 Minutes
- 3.6Recommended resource – The benefits of social support
- 3.7Aboriginal Australians: social and emotional wellbeing7 Minutes
- 3.8Recommended resource – Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
- 3.9Social and economic participation3 Minutes
- 3.10The YES Project12 Minutes
- 3.11Consumer communities7 Minutes
- 3.12Recommended resources – Consumer communities
- 3.13Work and mental health7 Minutes
- 3.14Essential reading: Australian and New Zealand Consensus Statement on the Health Benefits of Work
- 3.15Recommended resources on work and mental health
- 3.16Module 3 Reading list
- Module 4
Mental Illness
In this module, we cover the major categories of mental illness: their symptoms, causes and treatments. This includes the more common conditions such as anxiety, depression and addictions, as well as less common mental illnesses such as psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Learning Objectives
- Outline a basic overview of the major types of mental disorders, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and psychosis.
- Discuss the common symptoms of these mental disorders.
- List a number of the proposed factors that cause or predispose individuals to mental disorders, including genetic, environmental, biological, psychological, and social factors.
- Discuss the major treatment options for patients suffering from mental disorders, including psychological treatments, lifestyle, and medication.
21- 4.1Tina’s Story – Part 26 Minutes
- 4.2Recommended resource – Mental Health First Aid
- 4.3Anxiety10 Minutes
- 4.4Recommended resources – Types of anxiety disorders
- 4.5Depression10 Minutes
- 4.6Essential readings – Depression
- 4.7Addictions11 Minutes
- 4.8Essential readings – Addictions
- 4.9Recommended resources – About the AUDIT Scale
- 4.10Trauma12 Minutes
- 4.11Essential reading – Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- 4.12Bipolar disorder9 Minutes
- 4.13BONUS: Rob’s story5 Minutes
- 4.14Essential reading – Bipolar disorder
- 4.15Psychosis and Schizophrenia9 Minutes
- 4.16Essential reading – Psychosis and schizophrenia
- 4.17Recommended readings – ADHD and autism spectrum
- 4.18Psychotherapies8 Minutes
- 4.19Essential readings – Talking Therapies
- 4.20Psychiatric medications9 Minutes
- 4.21Module 4 Reading list
- Module 5
Paths to Recovery
In this module, we will detail some of the many paths to recovery. From early intervention through the philosophy of personal recovery, consumer support networks, creative arts as therapy as well as spiritual and religious practices.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the concept of resilience, its frequency in the population and how this can be strengthened.
- Explain the importance of getting help early for mental disorders or symptoms.
- Discuss the relationships between aspects of creativity and spirituality and positive mental health.
- Evaluate and reflect on previous learning, and impact of any changes implemented.
13- 5.1Resilience7 Minutes
- 5.2Early intervention – Part 13 Minutes
- 5.3Early intervention – Part 29 Minutes
- 5.4Innovations in mental health3 Minutes
- 5.5Recommended resources – Writing and problem-solving
- 5.6Creativity7 Minutes
- 5.7Music therapy6 Minutes
- 5.8Art therapy5 Minutes
- 5.9Recommended resource – Music and the brain
- 5.10Spirituality7 Minutes
- 5.11Tina’s Story – Part 33 Minutes
- 5.12Summary of MOOC1 Minute
- 5.13Module 5 Reading list
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