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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

MS

Aug 1, 2022

Incredibly insightful and easy to follow. I learnt a lot about my own mental health and also how to help others, this has been a great stepping stone to continue studying in this field. Thank you.

AS

Aug 18, 2020

Enjoyed and learned a lot in this MOOC. Inclusion of real life experiences is very touching. Learnt a lot about developing mental health and flourishing as a person. Thank you University of Sydney.

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By Mira K

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Mar 23, 2022

Pretty comprehensive, with a ton of resoucers. Learnt a lot from professionals, very happy!

By CRISTIAN A M V

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Aug 31, 2020

Un curso totalmente completo en todos los aspectos, un nivel de la talla de la universidad.

By Nitin J J

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Jun 29, 2020

I learned how to overcome stress, depression, other mental illness. The plan of happy life.

By Godwin F A

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Jun 9, 2023

This course was interesting dubed with indept of knowledge and skills . Thank you coursera

By Sara K

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Apr 29, 2023

This was such a good MOOC. I learned so much about myself. I appreciate you all sharing it

By Jospeh S

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Jun 17, 2021

Excellent, very comprehensive and well laid out information. I enjoyed studying this unit!

By Eva S

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Mar 22, 2021

Such a multidimensional and insightful course! Really amazing and would highly recommend:)

By Reyna I F R

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Sep 20, 2020

I learn a lot and understand something that I don't know or maybe I don't understand well.

By Kassandra D

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Jun 8, 2020

This was a great course. The readings and reference provided made it easier to understand.

By Ell P

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Sep 17, 2023

very interesting, easy to understand and informative. Thanks a lot for the opportunity!

By Venkatachala S N

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Jun 19, 2021

One of the best courses I have come across, removed many biases I had towards Psychiatry.

By Stacy A

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Sep 3, 2020

Learned about many resources and areas of life that impact having positive mental health.

By Henri N

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Aug 7, 2019

Tout simplement formidable.

Je recommande ce cours de haut niveau. Merci à toute l'équipe

By Spritzer L (

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Jul 3, 2022

This is a great course to find out about mental and illness. I woul recommend to anyone

By Beckie S

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Oct 18, 2021

Very helpful personally for myself, my children, friends and family and in my workplace.

By Daniela M

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Oct 5, 2020

Not just theory. Very personal and practical. Life changing. This course was surprising.

By Nicole C

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Jul 4, 2020

Excellent course, I learn so much mental health concept due to this course. Thank you :)

By Liz A

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Mar 17, 2020

Very interesting. I didn't think I would enjoy psychiatry as much as I did. Thank you!

By Rait E

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Nov 19, 2019

I got what I came for - what I came for was an introduction to mental health. Thank you.

By Ekaterina

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Dec 11, 2023

Interesting course. Lots of simple and useful information. Cool examples from practice.

By patricia a

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Dec 3, 2021

me gusto mucho. me encanto la presentadora y las herramientas que compartieron, gracias

By Olalere J

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Dec 9, 2020

Now, I understand issues pertaining to Mental Health and Human Psychology. Good course.

By andrea j

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Sep 28, 2020

It is an amazing course, you get to learn, enriched your self and enjoy the experience!

By Caryl J B

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Aug 11, 2020

Very helpful and enjoyable course. It was comprehensive enough for the given time span.

By Samaja D

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Jul 26, 2020

This course was really helpful for me to develop skills to acquire better mental health