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Course: Mental health care in practice

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Course title Mental health care in practice
Course code KPP/MDH-V
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Houdková Michaela, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Definition of mental health and mental illness, the concept of norm and normality, mental functions, the development of the psyche during life, personality and character traits, methods of maintaining mental health and prevention of mental disorders, self-image, seeking help and treatment, myths about the psyche, mental hygiene for every day

Learning activities and teaching methods
Seminár
  • Class attendance - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 14 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 38 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) - 24 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the issues of prevention, care and maintenance of mental health both in personal life and in relation to the future profession of educator.
The student will be able to complete the course (1) understand the subject of mental health and mental disorders, (2) critically evaluate and analyze situations that require early intervention to prevent and maintain mental health, (3) to practically apply the acquired knowledge to their lives and future professions, (4) use the acquired knowledge and skills in the educational process, (5) will be motivated for further education in this field.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral presentation of self-study

The condition for completing the colloquium is at least 75% participation in contact teaching, study of e-learning materials, study of recommended literature and one's own reflection on the topics discussed in practice. Credit will take place in the form of a discussion of written work, which will reflect the reflection and summary of newly acquired knowledge in this course.
Recommended literature
  • Bedrnová, E. Duševní hygiena a sebeřízení. Fortuna, Praha 1999.
  • Blumenfeld, L. Velká kniha relaxace: kalifornské techniky, které pomáhají zvládat nadměrný stres v životě.. Praha: Pragma, 1996.
  • Cungi, Ch., Limousin, S:. Relaxace v každodenním životě.. Praha: Portál, 2005.
  • Diener, E., Biswas-Diener, R. Happiness. Blackwell Publishing.
  • Ellis, A:. Trénink emocí - Práce s emocemi na základě racionálně emoční terapie.. Praha: Portál, 2002.
  • Fredrickson, B. Positive emotions. In C.R. Snyder & S.J. Lopez (eds.). Handbook of Positive Psychology.. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.
  • Geist, B. Vzdorujeme stresu. Erudio, 1992..
  • KEBZA, V. Psychosociální determinanty zdraví. Praha: Academia, 2005. ISBN 80-200-1307-5.
  • Křivohlavý, J. Jak zvládat stres. Aviceum, Praha 1994.
  • Křivohlavý, J. Psychologie nemoci. Grada, Praha, 2002.
  • Křivohlavý, J. Psychologie zdraví. Portál, Praha, 2001. ISBN 80-7178-550-4.
  • KUNEŠ, D. Sebepoznání. Praha: Portál, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7367-541-7.
  • MÍČEK, L. Duševní hygiena. Praha : SPN, 1986..
  • Míček, L. Sebevýchova a duševní zdraví. SPN, Praha 1988..
  • Nešpor, K. Uvolněně a s přehledem:relaxace a meditace pro moderního člověka.. Praha: Grada, 1998.
  • Praško, J., Prašková, H. Proti stresu krok za krokem. Grada, Praha.
  • Selye, H. Život a stres. Bratislava: Obzor, 1966.
  • SLEZÁČKOVÁ, A. Průvodce pozitivní psychologií: nové přístupy, aktuální poznatky, praktické aplikace. Praha: Grada, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-3507-8.
  • Wilson, P:. Základní kniha relaxačních technik. Olomouc: Votobia, 1997.


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