Mental Health and Wellness.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. The course provides an in-depth exploration of key frameworks, conditions and practices essential for understanding and promoting mental health and wellness. Students will critically examine diagnostic systems such as the DSM, ICD and ICF, analyzing their roles and limitations in assessing mental health conditions and planning effective treatments. The course covers major mental health conditions, including mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, with a focus on recognizing symptoms and implementing evidence-based coping strategies. The course approaches wellness as a multidimensional concept, encouraging students to evaluate lifestyle factors, self-care strategies and holistic approaches that enhance mental well-being in diverse life contexts. Through interactive learning, case studies and experiential activities, students will gain the knowledge and skills to promote personal and community mental wellness.