Chevron Left
Back to Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health by The University of Sydney

4.8
stars
3,868 ratings

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.

Filter by:

601 - 625 of 1,220 Reviews for Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

By Konstantinos P

•

Feb 16, 2021

interesting, if you want to gather some general information about mental health!

By Durgaprasad

•

Oct 8, 2020

Great course..Enjoyed a lot with best experience. Thank you so much to everyone.

By Lilian T

•

Aug 27, 2020

Excelente curso, muy muy diverso, me encantó, aprendí y aclaré muchos conceptos.

By Claire D

•

Apr 14, 2020

Learned a lot of new skills and knowledge that I can apply in the working field!

By Jekaterina

•

Jul 8, 2019

I found this course interesting and learned a lot of this subject. Thank you. ;)

By Zainab A

•

Jul 16, 2022

Excellent Course I have ever done in my life.....I recommend it to every body.

By Alma B

•

Jul 4, 2022

This is a very helpful tool, to understand Mental Health in all aspects better.

By Aydee H A

•

May 1, 2021

Excellent approach to mental health issues and how to manage clients with them!

By Jizeh R L E

•

Sep 18, 2020

Great MOOC to start learning about the field of mental health. Great experience

By Egon W

•

Jan 25, 2019

All in all a very good course giving a good overview about positive Psychiatry.

By Narendra J V

•

Jan 21, 2022

This course shares many aspects of mental health. A great compilation indeed.

By Ayesha A

•

Jul 18, 2021

The decision for taking this course was worth it. Thank you Coursera and team.

By HOD M M

•

Mar 22, 2021

It is a wonderful learning experience. Would like to join some more courses.

By ORLANDO A T A

•

Dec 9, 2020

Excelente curso tanto por su profesorado como por sus contenidos y estructura,

By Tábatha C

•

Oct 25, 2020

This is a good course with different resources that can help in your learning.

By Dr S K

•

Oct 8, 2020

An eye opening course. Very helpful. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you.

By Aygul S

•

Apr 23, 2021

Very useful course with lots of good information. I recommend it to everyone!

By imogen

•

Dec 1, 2020

helpful with my a levels, had plenty of time to do this and study for school.

By series p

•

Nov 9, 2020

good to learn about ourselves and to learn how to manage with hard situations

By Yaqeen S

•

Dec 25, 2018

Great course, wonderful content and lovely teachers. Enjoyed every bit of it.

By Rozhi J

•

Aug 30, 2024

It really helped me to gain more knowledge on improving a healthy lifestyle.

By Mario F A

•

Feb 14, 2023

Extremadanente util para incrementar nuestro conocimiento de la salud mental

By ADRIANA E

•

Jul 11, 2021

I learn about mental health and things that we need to know about this topic

By Jorim H

•

Dec 21, 2018

Very good course. They combine evidence and practices from different fields.