Mental Health and Wellness

Synopsis

This course introduces students to the concepts of mental health and wellness by taking a multifaceted approach. Students will learn about the ingredients of positive mental health, risk factors to mitigate against poor mental health, and protective factors to develop good mental health. Common mental health problems in Singapore will be discussed, including measures for mental health promotion.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

What is well-being?
Elements of well-being
Building wellness skills
Managing stress
Mental and emotional health
Developing healthy relationships
Resilience training
The physically healthy life-style
Nutritional wellness
Flourishing
A new concept of success
Health and wellness through the life span

Learning Outcome

Interpret the concept of mental health (B3)
Discuss the multifaceted approach to living that promotes wellness in all areas of life (B4)
Delineate the key tenets of positive psychology (B4)
Examine common mental health problems in Singapore (B4)
Apply various aspects of wellness to promote physical health and fitness, good nutrition and positive stress-management (B3)
Appraise the importance of psychological self-care (personal and professional) (B4)
Demonstrate how to employ a strengths-based approach in mental health promotion based on positive psychology concepts (B3)
Determine the impact of poor mental health and wellness on one’s life (B3)

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Mental Health and Wellness