Psychology: Perspectives on Mental Health Part 2 (online)

The Biological aims to understand what is going on in the brain and the body. It underpins the medical model.

The Psychological approaches seek to explain our mental states in terms of our thinking, feelings and habits. It’s all in the mind. The Social perspective aims to shift the focus away from the individual. It is society that needs to change. A Spiritual perspective goes beyond our limited sense of self to seek deeper meaning in our life journey.

We will use these different perspectives to look at issues such as

• Diagnosis and labelling

• Mood swings & bipolar disorder

• Neurodiversity and ASD

• Obsessions, Compulsions and Addictions

• Eating Disorders

• Personality Disorders

The tutor has a wealth of experience of exploring psychological issues with adults, but he is not a mental health practitioner. This course would not be helpful for someone seeking therapeutic advice. It is more educational than therapeutic.

Comments from previous students -

This has made me start to view mental health conditions in a different way.

I liked the balance of receiving information and the chance to discuss it with other students.

It gave me a more open-minded view of others ongoing challenges.

Brilliant to find a sense of community and sharing experience in a supported environment.