New graduate course: Mental Health and Wellness (HLTH 620)

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Coming this spring: Mental Health and Wellness (HLTH 620)

The first offering of HLTH 620 will be in Spring 2020. This course is open to all graduate students at the University of Waterloo. 

What is this course about?

HLTH 620 will provide a comprehensive introduction to mental health literacy and mental health and wellness at the individual level as well as in the broader community.

Topics include: 

  • Frameworks and perspectives on mental health and wellness
  • Help-seeking behaviours, barriers, and facilitators
  • Stigma
  • Cognitive, social, and emotional capacities for mental wellness

Note: This course is not intended to be a substitute for counselling.

See the important dates calendar for details about the course enrolment period.