Keywords: mental health
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Challenging ideas in mental health
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Abstract: Take a new and different look at mental health. This unit invites you to think differently about life's dilemmas by taking account of the views of all concerned, especially people experiencing mental distress. It explores ideas and practice in mental health, and will appeal to a wide range of people.
Emotions and Mental Health in Adulthood 1 Fall 2007
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Abstract: Emotions and Mental Health in Adulthood 1. From Psych 156: Human Emotion - Fall 2007. This course will examine two different theoretical perspectives on emotion: (1) the differential emotions approach with its strong evolutionary grounding, and (2) the social constructionist approach. Next, the course ... More »
Emotions and Mental Health in Adulthood 2 Fall 2007
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Abstract: Emotions and Mental Health in Adulthood 2. From Psych 156: Human Emotion - Fall 2007. This course will examine two different theoretical perspectives on emotion: (1) the differential emotions approach with its strong evolutionary grounding, and (2) the social constructionist approach. Next, the course ... More »
Emotions and Mental Health in Childhood 1 Fall 2007
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Abstract: Emotions and Mental Health in Childhood 1. From Psych 156: Human Emotion - Fall 2007. This course will examine two different theoretical perspectives on emotion: (1) the differential emotions approach with its strong evolutionary grounding, and (2) the social constructionist approach. Next, the course ... More »
Emotions and Mental Health in Childhood 2 Fall 2007
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Abstract: Emotions and Mental Health in Childhood 2. From Psych 156: Human Emotion - Fall 2007. This course will examine two different theoretical perspectives on emotion: (1) the differential emotions approach with its strong evolutionary grounding, and (2) the social constructionist approach. Next, the course ... More »
Introducing social work practice
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Abstract: Social work is a vital element in how our society cares for those in need. This unit looks at the meaning of ‘social work values’ as well as the different approaches to social work and the skills involved.
Memories of the Vietnam War
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Abstract: Fred Simon's intimate portrait of a Vietnam War veteran centers on Frank and his attempts to re-tell his experience during the conflict, and his life once the conflict was over. In this touching sequence, Frank talks about his feelings of guilt, and of wishing he had died during the conflict.
Psychology of Gender, Spring 2003
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Abstract: Examines evidence (and lack thereof) regarding when and how an individual's thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by gender. Topics include: gender development; gender differences in cognition and emotion; gender stereotypes; how gender is related to physical and mental health, sexuality, close ... More »
The autistic spectrum: from theory to practice
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Abstract: Most of us have a very vague and narrow concept of what autism is, based mainly on such stereotypes as Dustin Hoffman's character in the film Rain Man. In this unit you will discover that there is a wide spectrum of disorders associated with autism, and an equally wide range of approaches to diagnosis ... More »
Young people’s wellbeing
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Abstract: What do we mean by ‘wellbeing’ for young people? How is it shaped by social differences and inequalities, and how can we improve young people's mental and physical health? This unit will examine the range of factors affecting young people’s wellbeing, such as obesity, binge drinking, depression and behavioural ... More »