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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 Dolly J

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Apr 10, 2021

It’s a very important for everyone.

By Mahnoor k

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Dec 30, 2020

this is best way to change yourself

By Monica M

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Jul 5, 2020

Informative, encouraging, enjoyable

By Shylaja J C f C a H S

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Jul 2, 2020

Very informative and great learning

By Micaela B F

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May 26, 2020

Great! I love it and learned a lot!

By Ana P

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May 27, 2018

A very informative course.

Ana R. P.

By Raja

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Dec 30, 2017

It gave me a new perception of life

By Sharon C

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Oct 26, 2017

Incredibly interesting and relevant

By samuel a

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Aug 28, 2023

Awesome program want to learn more

By Muhammed S N C

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Jan 13, 2022

GOOD COURSE with quality lectures.

By Shyam S I

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Aug 10, 2020

Thank you so much for this course.

By Carmen L

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Feb 23, 2025

Excelente curso valioso contenido

By Mary J C C

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Jul 19, 2022

I;ve learned so much! Keep it up!

By Rosa F S

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Dec 9, 2020

Excelent! very complete! thanks!!

By michelle t

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Oct 13, 2020

this is good course to do thank u

By Alisha k

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Jul 7, 2020

really fun and highly recommended

By Cristian V

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Jun 1, 2020

Excelente curso. Muchas gracias!!

By Aswathy A

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Jul 7, 2023

Fantastic experience in learning

By Sharay H

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May 21, 2021

This course was very informative

By Elizabeth A

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Apr 18, 2025

Me encantó. ¡Súper recomendado!

By Moazma m

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Feb 27, 2024

i learnt very important lessons

By abigail g

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Aug 5, 2020

Concise but very informative :)

By jaini v

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Jul 31, 2020

Wonderful learning experience..

By Charlotte L

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Oct 19, 2019

Now I'm closer to my dream job!

By Davina M

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May 15, 2018

highly recommend this course it