Overview
This topic will examine the concept of youth mental health from the vantage point of the social determinants of health. We will first examine the concept of mental health, and the manner in which definitions of mental health and wellbeing have been contested culturally, historically, and socially. We will draw … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- introduce students to the concepts of mental health, mental wellbeing, mental illness, and positive psychology
- develop student appreciation for the macro, meso, and micro-level influences on mental health and wellbeing
- facilitate student understanding of issues related to young people’s mental, emotional, and psychological wellbeing
- foster self-reflexivity and understanding through reflective journaling
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