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IDIS 199 The Science of Mental Health, Well-being, & Resiliency Units: 3.00
A course designed for undergraduate students across all programs. Topics include an overview of conceptual approaches to defining and measuring mental health, mental health problems and mental illness, the impact of sleep habits, distress tolerance and self-regulation on well-being, and an introduction to effective coping choices.
LEARNING HOURS 120(48O;72P)
LEARNING HOURS 120(48O;72P)
Requirements: Prerequisite None.
Exclusion HLTH 102.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Consolidate evidence across disciplines to describe the determinants of mental health, well-being, and resiliency in emergent adults, as well as factors associated with a successful transition to university and the realization of personal goals.
- Describe common stressors and risks encountered by emergent adults and the implications of mental health, well-being, and resiliency on success.
- Explain the early signs and symptoms of common mental health concerns, preventative strategies, available resources, and potential barriers to accessing supports in emergent adult populations.
- Reflect on the information covered in this course and how the information can be used to implement healthy choices that support well-being and resilience in students' own lives.