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The Open University

Mental health in society

The Open University via OpenLearn

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In this free course, Mental health in society, you will explore and critically reflect on mental health. You will explore the relationship between the lived experiences of individuals, and the society and environment in which they live. Different perspectives, approaches and models of understanding and critiquing mental health will be explored as well as a chance to develop skills in taking notes online.This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course K243 Critical perspectives on mental health in society.

Syllabus

  • 1 Language
  • 1.1 Definitions in mental health discussions
  • 1.2 Perspectives on mental health
  • 1.3 Approaches and models of mental health
  • 2 The past from asylum to community care?
  • 3 Self-management and study skills

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