Mental Health Literacy

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Mental health is commonly misunderstood as a mere psychological state and is often associated with the presence of mental illness. Students will investigate the concept of mental health from an interdisciplinary and holistic viewpoint that goes beyond the consideration of one's psychological state and presence of mental illness. Students will explore the four scientific and theoretical dimensions of mental health, broadly called well-being. These dimensions include physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well being. Finally, students will apply theories and evidence based practices to promote their own mental health and well-being and the mental health and well-being of their students. (Offered occasionally)