Culture and Psychology: How Culture Changes the Way We Experience Mental Health
Understanding how culture shapes what and how we feel: Immerse yourself in the intricate interplay between culture and mental health in this enlightening course. We begin with an overview of basic psychological principles, progressing to an exploration of how cultural nuances influence disorders such as schizophrenia and eating disorders. Culminate your learning journey by creating a project, presentation, or video that delves into a specific cultural iteration impacting mental health. Topics covered in this course include basic psychological principles, cultural variations in mental health, case studies and real-world examples, culturally informed care, personalized project development and research skill development.
- Project management & execution
- Executive function skills
- Writing & communication
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Topical expertise
Research report or creative project outlining a specific mental disorder and how culture shapes the lived experience of that disorder (research skill-oriented).