Stress & Anxiety Management: Psychology

Course details

Stress and anxiety can affect anyone, but understanding how they work can make a big difference. This Stress & Anxiety Management: Psychology course is designed to help you learn how stress impacts the mind and body and why we react to it differently. You’ll also explore effective techniques to manage stress and anxiety, from breathing exercises to mindfulness.

This course will teach you about the differences between "good" and "bad" stress, helping you recognise signs of burnout and anxiety disorders. You will gain valuable knowledge on how to cope with everyday stressors and the importance of nutrition, relaxation, and therapy.

Whether you're looking to improve your own mental well-being or help others, this course provides you with practical insights into stress and anxiety management. With a better understanding of these psychological challenges, you can improve your quality of life and mental health.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the psychology behind stress and anxiety.
• Learn the difference between stress and anxiety disorders.
• Explore stress and anxiety coping techniques.
• Discover how stress impacts the body and mind.
• Identify effective stress management techniques like breathing and nutrition.
• Gain insight into treatments for anxiety disorders.
  
   

Course Curriculum

Psychology of Stress

• What is ‘Stress’?
• How does ‘stress’ affect us?
• Why do we experience ‘stress’ differently?
• ‘Good stress’ (Eustress) Vs ‘Bad stress’ (Distress)
• ‘Stress’ and ‘Burnout’
• Individual experiences of 'stress'
• Coping with stress as an individual
• Low ability (inability) to cope with stressors
• What do people use to cope with stress?
• ‘Addictions’ and Coping with ‘Stress’

Stress Management

• ‘Breathing’ in Stress Management
• Stress-Reducing Techniques
• Medication Treatments (Pharmacology) – Part 1
• Medication Treatments (Pharmacology) – Part 2
• Nutrition and ‘Stress’ – Part 1
• Nutrition and ‘Stress’ – Part 2

Psychology of 'Anxiety'

• What do we call ‘anxiety’?
• What is the difference between ‘stress’ and ‘anxiety’?
• When does ‘anxiety’ become an ‘anxiety disorder’?

Anxiety Disorders

• Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
• Panic Disorder
• ‘Addictions’ and Anxiety Disorders

Coping with Anxiety

• Psychotherapy for Anxiety Disorders
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety Disorders
• Mindfulness & Mindfulness Based Therapy (MBT)
• Medical Treatments (Pharmacology)
• Anxiety-Reducing Techniques

Updated on 12 September, 2024