Course: Mental Health

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Course title Mental Health
Course code KKV/KVPHG
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Černíková Kristýna, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Presenting theoretical resources of mental hygiene, introducing mental hygiene as a prevention of mental illnesses. Mental hygiene at work with client. Basic relaxation and concentration techniques (autogenic training, Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation), contraindication. Practical rehearsal of various techniques.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Training in job and motor Skils
Learning outcomes
The objective of the subject is to present the students with basic techniques of mental hygiene such as a relaxation (autogenic training, Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation), breathing techniques and also time management etc. Students will learn how to use mental hygiene within their own profession (selfcare, work with the client). They will acquire knowledge needed for application of basic techniques.
The ability to use mental hygiene at work life and at work with client.
Prerequisites
There are no special preconditions for this subject study.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Active participation at specific practical tasks during the program. Students with an ISP must meet 50% attendance in seminars and complete assignments in Moodle on time.
Recommended literature
  • Hašto, J. (2006). Autogénny trénink. Vydavatelstvo F, Trenčín.
  • Křivohlavý, J. Hořet, ale nevyhořet.


Study plans that include the course
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