The Department of Psychology at Lund University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as research opportunities in various areas of psychology. The department is committed to providing high-quality education and advancing psychological science through research. The department has about 100 employees, 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students as well as 20 PhD students.
The Department of Psychology at Lund University is a leading institution for the study of psychology. It offers a variety of programs and courses designed to provide students with a strong foundation in psychological theory and research methods. The department is also actively involved in research, contributing to the advancement of psychological science. With a focus on both education and research, the Department of Psychology aims to prepare students for careers in psychology and related fields.
Blog about psychology and philosophy with articles on happiness, fear, and other aspects of human psychology.
This course is part of Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization.In this course, you are exposed to the foundational research in resilience, including protective factors such as mental agility and optimism. Several types of resilience interventions are explored including cognitive strategies; strategies to manage anxiety and increase positive emotions such as gratitude; and a critical relationship enhancement skill.
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.