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Mental Health and Illness

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Mental Health and Illness

Learn why mental well-being is so important and learn to identify mental health problems so you can help reduce the stigma of mental illness today.
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What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Describe how the media portrays peo...
  • Discuss the controversial aspect of...
  • List the meanings of the term 'publ...
  • List the key characteristics of the...
  • Describe how the media portrays people experiencing mental health problems
  • Discuss the controversial aspect of mental health services and their relationship to business
  • List the meanings of the term 'public health'
  • List the key characteristics of the modern social model in mental health
  • Describe the stigma of mental illness and distress
  • List Parker's 4 forms of reinforcement
  • Describe the link between physical activity and mental health
  • Explain why exercise benefits mental health
  • List the individual psychological benefits of physical activity.]
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Challenging Ideas in Mental Health

In this module, you will be introducted to mental health and the way the media portrays people who are experiencing mental health. You will learn why labels are used in mental heal... Read More In this module, you will be introducted to mental health and the way the media portrays people who are experiencing mental health. You will learn why labels are used in mental health and be able to explain public heath. Read Less
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Mental Health Practice

This module will teach you about medical care for those with mental illnesses. You will become knowledgeable on the stigma behind mental illness and distress and learn about the s... Read More This module will teach you about medical care for those with mental illnesses. You will become knowledgeable on the stigma behind mental illness and distress and learn about the services the Orchard centre provides. Read Less
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A History of Mental Health Institutions

This module will inform you on the history of mental health institutions. You will learn how people with mental illnesses were previously treated in institutions. This module will ... Read More This module will inform you on the history of mental health institutions. You will learn how people with mental illnesses were previously treated in institutions. This module will teach you to distinguish between darwinism and eugenics and Parker's forms of reinforcement. Read Less
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Exercise and Mental Health

In this module, you will learn how physical acivity can have a positive effect on aspects of mental health. You will learn why exercise benefits mental health and how it can enchan... Read More In this module, you will learn how physical acivity can have a positive effect on aspects of mental health. You will learn why exercise benefits mental health and how it can enchance mood and reduce stress levels. This module will also teach you about the psychological benefits of physical activity. Read Less
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    I really enjoyed it, very insightful.
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    loved this course this course
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    Rachel L. Alison Graduate
    I found this really interesting, also found it really mesmerising on how people where treated. So glad I done this course. On to my next one
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    Susan G. Alison Graduate
    A very informative look into the different aspects of mental health and the positive changes that can made in the future to our healthcare systems.
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    Matt A. Alison Graduate
    The course touched on a general overview of the topic without getting too detailed for people with no background.
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