- Introduction to the course
- Defining body image
- Defining mental health
- Exploring the relationship between body image and mental health
- Body image in later life
- Body image in adulthood
- Weekly reflection section
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Body Image and Mental Health in Young People
Online
3 Weeks
Free
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
3 Hours Per Week
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Course and certificate fees
Type of course
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
certificate fees
The syllabus
Week 1: Defining body image and mental health throughout life
Week 2: Body image in children and young people
- Introduction to Week 2
- Psychological factors: Thoughts and feelings
- Family and social networks
- Ethnicity and culture
- Health conditions, disorders, and disabilities
- Life changes and transitions
- Cosmetic procedures
- Media and technology
- Weekly reflection section
Week 3: Supporting children and young people to maintain healthy body image
- Introduction to Week 3
- Personal actions as professionals
- Helpful and informed conversations about cosmetic procedures
- Supporting children and young people in education
- Supporting children and young people at home
- Supporting children and young people in policy
- Weekly reflection section
Instructors
Ms Ruby Kellard
Instructor
Freelancer