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Introduction to Mental Health

Music, Mind and Body

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults

Mental Health, Dementia and Challenging Behaviours

Social and Community Psychology

Mind, "Madness" and Society: An Introduction to the Sociology of Mental Illness

Health and Psychological Wellbeing

Stress, Self-Care and Mindfulness

Mental Health and Individual Differences

Approximately one-third of all individuals reporting somatic complaints also have anxiety disorder and / or depression. Thus, many people presenting to health practitioners will also have mental health conditions. One aim of this subject is for you to be able to identify mental health conditions, and some core principles of working with people with such conditions. People presenting for assistance in rehabilitation settings also frequently present in a state of distress - for instance, persistent pain, anger, anxiety, and shame - which can have a substantial impact on how well such people progress. It&#39;s therefore important for you to have a thorough knowledge of these states, how they can impact on a person&#39;s behaviour, and core principles of working with people in such states. As well, you will be asked to apply these principles in analysing how to tailor your approach when working with people with these conditions. This subject is designed for second-year students. To maximise your chances of success in achieving the intended learning outcomes, it is recommended that you complete this subject in your second year.

Mental Health and Rehabilitation

In this subject you will learn about the biological, social, and psychological factors that influence our psychological health. You will examine definitions and experiences of mental health and illness from a theoretical, clinical, and public health perspective. Concepts such as stigma, diagnostic approaches, and cultural perspectives will be investigated with regards to psychological health and illness. This subject consists of scheduled online lectures and tutorial classes. It is typically taken by students in their third year.

Psychological Health and Illness

Do you ever wonder why mental health has become such a big issue in today’s society? And why we seem to have an epidemic of anxiety and depression, and ADHD? Or why there are such high rates of suicide among males in rural areas and psychological distress experienced by Indigenous people, refugees, and young people? In this subject, we will explore the history of different social responses to mental illness; the expansion in diagnosable mental disorders; inequalities in mental health related to class, gender, Indigeneity, age, and other markers of difference; subjective experiences of mental illness; family caregiving practices; and the rise of the “happiness industry”. Our examination of these topics is organised around several key questions: Can we claim that people are more distressed today than in previous generations? If so, is this linked to particular changes in our social and material conditions, or to how we define and respond to mental illness and emotional suffering? Are we getting better at supporting neurodiverse persons? Or do assumptions around ‘normality’ still constrain forms of recognition and belonging? We will use a broad range of sociological studies to build an understanding of the social causes and consequences of mental illness, and an awareness of lived experience perspectives.

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