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EXSC182 Promotion of Mental Health
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
This unit explores aspects associated with optimisation of mental well-being and overall health status leading to enhanced social and emotional well-being. It addresses issues relating to emerging global, national and school/community health issues including depression, suicide, stress, bullying, anxiety, body image, self-esteem and self-concept.
The unit also focuses on individual participants’ reflection and development of personal values and spiritual health. Ways of understanding aspects of the whole person are explored. Emphasis is placed on holistic or balanced health constituting spiritual, social and emotional health. Mental illnesses associated with psychoses and neuroses are also introduced.
