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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

SE

May 16, 2022

This course has given me great insight on mental health and how everything is related to it but it most importantly taught me how to be in control of my mental healh and maintain a positive psychiatry

KH

Jul 21, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. I found the materail very releveant and useful both for myself, and my hope in working with other in the future. It was very comprehnsive and I loved taking this course.

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By Ghayas Z

Sep 2, 2019

Fantastic course! You will learn things that are very important for daily life but are rarely taught, with scientific backing!

By Hong M N

Aug 29, 2021

This is an useful course for whom want to understand about mental health and how to keep wellbeing and recover mental illness

By Joaquín L F

Mar 7, 2021

A well rounded and pretty holistic course on what positive psychiatry means, and what are its contributions to mental health.

By Athina E

Jan 15, 2021

I LOVED THAT COURSE. I ADOPT A DEEP UNDERSTANDING IN POSSITIVE PHYCHIATRY AND A LOT OF TOOL THAT ARE VERY USEFUL TO WORK WITH

By Shlok S

Jul 17, 2019

This was an amazing course as I understood the concepts well. They seemed very interesting and it completely changed my mind.

By Michael C

Jun 21, 2021

As a high school educator this course provided great information and resources that I can use with my students and familes.

By ramanathan r

Dec 19, 2020

As a health care professional it’s very useful for all human beings.very much practical approach to health care professional

By Gloria G G

Aug 6, 2020

Excelente curso, una estructura clara, pedagogica y facil de avanzar en el conocimiento de nuestro bienestar y salud mental.

By Kanu P

Jul 21, 2019

A very comprehensive course that gives a well rounded perspective about understanding and developing positive mental health.

By Maryori P L

Dec 10, 2024

Experiencia enriquecedora que aporta valor para cualquier persona interesada en el tema. Disfrute todo el material. Gracias

By ESTHER M

Feb 15, 2023

TheThe course was very informative and i have learnt alot from the presenters. I would love to continue learning. Thankyou.

By Becky L

Feb 10, 2022

A great overview of mental health and mental illness and the positive things that can be implemented to make a difference.

By LIZETH A

Nov 8, 2021

excelente curso, me ayudo demasiado a entender a las personas desde el punto de vista de ellas, y pode ofrecerles una ayuda

By Melanie A L

Sep 21, 2020

I loved it, I found it really useful for learning how to correctly manage mental health for me and the people I care about.

By Derrick L H

Jul 1, 2018

Excellent course--I recommend this to people working in the mental health field and those receiving mental health services.

By Sarah A

May 6, 2018

This course was very helpful for me to learn . The information was clear and easy to follow . I really enjoyed this course.

By SOUMAYA M

May 14, 2024

Brilliant course, very practical and helpful in dealing with all sorts of mental illness easy language and well explained

By DUQUE , J S

Nov 2, 2021

This course is very informative. Lecturers deliver the lesson in clear and learner friendly whatever your nationality is.

By JDT R

Aug 22, 2021

It was great learning! The modules are clear, very practical and relevant to my need to learn about Mental Health! Cheers!

By dailux

Jun 13, 2020

The best course I have ever done in Coursera; however, there's room for improvement regarding the peer evaluation section.

By Janvi G

Jun 8, 2020

new concepts were easily taught shared experiences were also easily understood readings were explanatory and quite helpful

By Oluwatosin

May 29, 2020

This course was very enlightening. I know a lot more about mental health than I did before. Thank you to the coordinators.

By Sam H

Nov 13, 2017

Incredible quality. Such great expert contributors, well organised and well researched. Couldn't recommend it more highly.

By Helena M

Sep 12, 2022

thank you I rearly enjoyed the course.

It was great to hear from so many specialist offering their knowledge and skills

By Hansika S

Sep 4, 2021

The course is beautifully designed. All the concepts are clearly defined and the course in totality is very informative.