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Mental And Social Health

This course introduces students to the variables associated with mental and social health. It educates students on the concept of mental health, mental health conditions, and risk factors. The course exposes students to the knowledge of stigma related to mental illness, mental health assessment, promotion, and condition prevention. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of issues concerning mental and social well-being.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Mental HealthSocial HealthStigmaMental IllnessPrevention

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Mental Health Concepts

2

Mental Illness

3

Stigma

4

Mental Health Assessment

5

Mental Health Promotion

6

Mental Health Laws

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Mental Health Counselor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Social Worker

Apply your skills in this growing field

Psychiatric Nurse

Apply your skills in this growing field

Health Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HealthcareSocial ServicesEducationCommunity Health

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Concept of Mental Health

2h

Unit 1: Concept of Mental Health

2 study hours
  • •Define mental health, discuss its importance, and identify characteristics of a mentally healthy person.
  • •Explore factors influencing mental health and challenges to maintaining it.
Week
2

Module 1: Concept of Mental Health

2h

Unit 2: Concept Mental Illness

2 study hours
  • •Define mental illness, identify common types, and discuss their symptoms.
  • •Explore genetic, organic, social, psychological, behavioral, and environmental factors contributing to mental illness.
Week
3

Module 1: Concept of Mental Health

2h

Unit 3: Theories of Mental Health & Mental Illness

2 study hours
  • •Examine historical, cultural, and religious influences on understanding mental health and illness.
  • •Discuss development, behavior, and cognitive theories related to mental health.
Week
4

Module 1: Concept of Mental Health

2h

Unit 4: Mental Health Professionals

2 study hours
  • •Identify different mental health professionals and their roles.
  • •Discuss the training and expertise required for each category of professional.
Week
5

Module 1: Concept of Mental Health

2h

Unit 5: Description of common mental illnesses

2 study hours
  • •Summarize common mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression.
  • •Explain the characteristics and disease burden associated with each condition.
Week
6

Module 2: Concept of stigma in Mental illness

2h

Unit 1: Concept of stigma in Mental illness

2 study hours
  • •Define stigma and stigmatization in mental illness.
  • •Discuss the historical perspective of stigma and its impact on individuals and communities.
Week
7

Module 2: Concept of stigma in Mental illness

2h

Unit 2: Types of Stigma

2 study hours
  • •Identify different types of stigma, including public stigma, self-stigma, and courtesy stigma.
  • •Analyze the harmful effects of stigmatization on individuals and society.
Week
8

Module 2: Concept of stigma in Mental illness

2h

Unit 3: Theories of Mental Illness Stigma Reduction

2 study hours
  • •Discuss theories for reducing the stigma of mental illness, including contact, education, and protest.
  • •State plans to reduce stigma and promote acceptance.
Week
9

Module 2: Concept of stigma in Mental illness

2h

Unit 4: The Law and Mental Health Stigma

2 study hours
  • •Explain the role of law in reducing stigma in mental health.
  • •Identify reform proposals to reduce stigma in mental health laws.
Week
10

Module 2: Concept of stigma in Mental illness

2h

Unit 5: Stigma Terms in Mental Illness

2 study hours
  • •Describe various stigma terms used in mental health.
  • •State the consequences of stigma in life situations.
Week
11

Module 3: Mental Health Screening and Assessment

2h

Unit 1: Mental Health Screening and Assessment

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the components of mental health screening and assessment.
  • •Explain behavioral health assessment.
Week
12

Module 3: Mental Health Screening and Assessment

2h

Unit 2: Mental Health Care Basic Principles

2 study hours
  • •Explain mental health care basic principles.
  • •Discuss the components of the Fundamental Principles of Mental Health Care.
Week
13

Module 3: Mental Health Screening and Assessment

6h

Unit 3: Mental Health Promotion and Mental Disorder Prevention

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the concept of mental health promotion and mental health condition prevention.
  • •Explain mental health promotion interventions.

Unit 4: Mental health laws and public health policies

2 study hours
  • •Explain mental health laws and public health policies.
  • •Discuss mental health promotion interventions.

Unit 5: Mental Health Promotion Interventions

2 study hours
  • •Discuss mental health promotion interventions.
  • •State the components of mental health promotion interventions.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking key concepts from Modules 1-3

2

Review definitions and characteristics of common mental illnesses (Units 1-5 of Module 1)

3

Focus on the different types of stigma and their impact (Units 1-5 of Module 2)

4

Practice applying mental health assessment tools (Unit 1 of Module 3)

5

Understand the basic principles of mental health care (Unit 2 of Module 3)

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