Personal Development: Introduction to Different Perspectives on Mental Health

This is a introduction for a longer course starting in January. It will introduce the perspectives

used and explain how they can be applied to look at Mental Health in different ways. This

is not about dismissing any of the perspectives but about exploring how some might be

more useful in different situations.

It is open to all, and no previous knowledge is assumed. It is suitable for those on a

recovery journey, for those with a personal interest in mental health, and those seeking to

use their own experience to help others. Teaching is a mix of short presentations, small

group discussions and lots of open questions.

The tutor has a wealth of experience of exploring psychological issues with adults but is

not a mental health practitioner. This course is more educational than therapeutic.

We will use these different perspectives to consider questions such as

· Can the mind be sick like the body?

· Is mental ill-health a state of mind or the result of trying to fit into an insane world?

The follow up course starts on Wednesday January 8th for 6 weeks from 2.30pm to

4.30pm. To find out more visit https://www.wea.org.uk/courses/humanities-