Nurturing Your Mental Health.

Looking after your Mental Health.

What you'll learn

Equip yourself with with essential knowledge and practical strategies to promote and maintain mental wellness.

Explore various aspects of mental health challenges.

Learn techniques for managing stress and anxiety.

Create an action plan to sustain and strengthen mental resilience.

Lear how to look after yourself in life.

Requirements

No requirements: Open to everyone.

Description

The 8-week course on mental health is a comprehensive program designed to address various aspects of mental well-being. Each week focuses on a different topic to provide a holistic understanding and practical skills for enhancing mental health. Here is an overview of the course:Week 1: Introduction to Mental Health - This week provides an overview of mental health, common misconceptions, and the importance of mental well-being.Week 2: Managing Stress and Anxiety - Participants will learn strategies to identify, manage, and cope with stress and anxiety effectively.Week 3: Developing Positive Self-Esteem - This week focuses on techniques to improve self-esteem and promote self-acceptance.Week 4: Effective Communication and Relationships - Participants will explore the role of communication in building and maintaining healthy relationships.Week 5: Self-Care for Mental Health - This week emphasizes the importance of self-care practices for mental well-being and how to incorporate them into daily life.Week 6: Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques - Participants will learn mindfulness exercises and relaxation techniques to stay present and manage emotions effectively.Week 7: Building Resilience - This week focuses on strategies to build resilience and bounce back from challenges and setbacks.Week 8: Sustaining Mental Resilience - Participants will learn how to maintain mental resilience in the long term and continue applying the skills learned throughout the course.Overall, this course aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritise their mental health, enhance their well-being, and build resilience for the future.

Overview

Section 1: Course Overview.

Lecture 1 Nurturing Your Mental Health

Lecture 2 Course Objectives and Delivery

Lecture 3 8 Week Course Outline

Lecture 4 Why Mental Health is Important

Section 2: Week 1: Introduction to Mental Health.

Lecture 5 Introduction to Mental Health

Lecture 6 My Personal Mental Health Journey

Lecture 7 Definitions of Abnormality

Lecture 8 Importance of mental well-being.

Lecture 9 Common misconceptions about mental health.

Lecture 10 Identifying signs of mental health challenges.

Section 3: Week 2: Managing Stress and Anxiety.

Lecture 11 Managing Stress and Anxiety.

Lecture 12 Fight, Flight or Freeze Stress Response

Lecture 13 The Long-Term Stress Response

Lecture 14 Techniques for Stress Management

Lecture 15 Coping Strategies for Anxiety

Lecture 16 Mindful Exercises for Stress Relief

Lecture 17 Get into the Present Moment

Section 4: Week 3: Developing Positive Self-Esteem.

Lecture 18 Developing Positive Self-Esteem.

Lecture 19 Improving Self-Esteem

Lecture 20 Effective Questions to Improve your Self-Esteem

Section 5: Week 4: Effective Communication and Healthy Relationships.

Lecture 21 Importance of Healthy Relationships on Mental Well-Being

Lecture 22 Effective Communication and Healthy Relationships

Lecture 23 Skills for Effective Communication and Active Listening

Lecture 24 Boundaries and Assertiveness in Relationships

Lecture 25 Conflict Resolution Techniques

Section 6: Week 5: Self-Care and Mental Wellness.

Lecture 26 Self-Care and Mental Wellness.

Lecture 27 Explore the Concept of Self-Care

Lecture 28 Identifying Personal Self-Care Needs

Lecture 29 Creating a Self-Care Routine

Lecture 30 Balancing Work, Personal Life, and Self-Care

Section 7: Week 6: Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques.

Lecture 31 Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques.

Lecture 32 Introduction to Mindfulness Practices

Lecture 33 Techniques for Cultivating Present-Moment Awareness

Lecture 34 Walking in Nature

Lecture 35 Breathing Exercises for Relaxation

Lecture 36 Guided Visualisations and Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Lecture 37 Meditation

Section 8: Week 7: Building Resilience.

Lecture 38 Building Resilience.

Lecture 39 Understanding Resilience and its Importance

Lecture 40 Strategies for Resilience-Building

Lecture 41 Identifying and Managing Negative Thinking Patterns

Lecture 42 Cultivating a Growth Mindset

Section 9: Week 8: Sustaining Mental Resilience.

Lecture 43 Sustaining Mental Resilience.

Lecture 44 Reflecting on Progress and Challenges

Lecture 45 Creating a Personalised Mental Health Action Plan

Lecture 46 Social Support and Seeking Professional Help

Lecture 47 Maintaining Mental Wellness in the Long Term

Section 10: Plan Submission.

Lecture 48 Plan Structure

Lecture 49 Feedback

Anyone with an interest in their mental health and wellbeing.