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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

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.

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.

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By Reji V

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Jun 12, 2022

Content filled, lot of things to learn. Explianed in simple way...

By Dolan C

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Aug 27, 2021

its very nice to have a productive course like it through coursera

By TARIQ A H A

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Nov 4, 2023

I want the known and unknown galaxies, comprehensive and complete

By Rob A

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May 21, 2020

Excellent course with a good range of presenters and case studies

By Kate B

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Apr 29, 2020

Very informative and an excellent introduction to the subject.

By Madhurima D

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Jul 8, 2025

Excellent course ! Crisp, cohesive, interactive and engaging.

By Diana S J

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Aug 22, 2020

Me gustaria que te dieran un certificado por tomar el cuerso

By Ricardo S C P

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Sep 20, 2020

Some link are missed or dont show the file, article or page

By Quoc K T

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Mar 24, 2022

Nice & my first course i learned. I learned great things!

By Malak G

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Nov 5, 2020

excellent course..i learned exactly what i've expected

By Laxmi C P

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Jul 30, 2024

I got a knowledge which one I don’t know about that.

By PUJA R

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Jul 23, 2024

I have learned alot about mental health through this

By Sammy B

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Apr 20, 2021

A good course if you've wanted studied psychology!!

By Sonal N

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Apr 1, 2021

A comprehensive course covering a range of topics.

By Memoona

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Apr 19, 2020

it was really informative and nice experience. :)

By Marlene H

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Mar 26, 2020

Great course, well put together and informative

By Zofia I

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Jan 1, 2023

Useful, interesting, and relatable to anyone.

By Sreypich Y យ ស

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Oct 20, 2019

I have learnt so many things in this Course!

By Buhlebenkosi T L

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Dec 15, 2022

Good and short intro to positive psychology

By Jennifer R

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Sep 8, 2022

some links to articles didn't work

By DONNA C

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Nov 25, 2020

Very informative course materials.

By Najmussaman P

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Aug 21, 2020

Very useful and really intersting

By Jayide A

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Oct 4, 2024

Very informative and Educational

By KHAN Z

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Jul 23, 2020

I can't download my certificate

By David A S M

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Dec 8, 2020

Fue util el curso... Gracias ☺