The Faculty of Psychology was founded in 2003 and has since established itself as a nationally and internationally visible and successful institution in research and studies.
In this course, we will explore different aspects of good mental health as well as provide an overview of the major kinds of mental disorders, their causes, treatments and how to seek help and support.The course will feature a large number of Australian experts in psychiatry, psychology and mental health research,and we will also hear from “lived experience experts”, people who have lived with mental illness, and share their personal stories of recovery.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota is one of the most respected and innovative psychology departments in the United States. Our mission is to advance psychological science through rigorous research, effective teaching, and community engagement to improve people's lives.We seek to be a global leader in using psychology to maximize human potential in a changing world.
The Department of Psychology at Tufts University conducts cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the causes and consequences of mental processes and behavior. Our work addresses social, cognitive, and neural levels of analysis. We are innovative and interdisciplinary in our approach and emphasize understanding phenomena that have a direct impact on society. Scientists at all levels - faculty, postdoctoral trainees, and graduate and undergraduate students - engage in collaborative scholarship and critical thinking in the classroom and in the laboratory. This synthesis, between research and teaching, positions us to ask and answer fundamental questions while also enriching our students' understanding of psychology.