Generic Elective Psychology and Mental Health

Paper Code: 
24GPSY301
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable students to understand mental health issues globally and in India, identify and provide initial support for common mental health problems, and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Learning Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24GPSY301

Psychology and Mental Health

(Theory)

 

 

CO1: Appraise the status of mental health problem in India and the world.

CO2: Identify people suffering from common mental health problems like anxiety and depression

CO3: Learning to provide initial help and psychological first aid to people.

CO4: Analyze the mental health policy of India

CO5: Apply strategies to enhance positive mental health and wellbeing.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interactions.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, application based questions, Seminar presentation,

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation,

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Mental health:

Concept and Issues of mental health in India and the globe: Some common conditions and their epidemiology; Factors affecting mental health: Physiological factors, psychological factors and social factors in Indian context; Importance of mental health; Mental Health issues in adolescence and young adults: Bullying, academic grades, body image, relational issues with parents and friends/romantic partners, sexual orientation

 

12.00
Unit II: 
The invisible monsters:

Anxiety, Depression and Suicide

Anxiety: Signs and Symptoms; Depression: Signs and Symptoms, Causes; Suicide: Preventative treatment measures, becoming gatekeepers of suicide

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Reaching out and providing initial help:

Recognizing the signs that someone may need support; Knowing what to do and what not to do when a person reaches out for help; Psychological first aid: Utilizing the RAPID model (Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition), guiding the person towards appropriate professional help

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Mental Health Policies and Care:

Mental Health Policies: National Mental Health policy, Status of Mental Health Insurance in India; Macro interventions, Meso and Micro Interventions for Mental Health; Counseling and Guidance; Spirituality and Alternative Therapy; Peer mentoring: concept and skills

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Promoting Positive Mental health:

Promoting Human strengths and life enhancement; Classification of human strengths and virtues; Cultivating inner strength; Developing Life skills

Essential Readings: 

 

Suggested Readings:

 

  • Reavey, Paula & Cromby, John & Harper, Dave. (2013). Psychology, Mental Health and Distress.
  • Carr, A. (2004). Positive Psychology: The science of happiness and human strength.UK: Routledge.
  • DiMatteo, M.R. & Martin, L.R.(2002). Health Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson.
  • Forshaw, M. (2003). Advanced psychology: Health psychology. London: Hodder and Stoughton.
  • Hick, J.W. (2005). Fifty signs of Mental Health: A Guide to understanding mental health. Yale University Press.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-25
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