Psychology of Stress, Health and Well-being

Week 1:Stress, health and well-being: Overview; Nature and physiology of stressWeek 2:Stress, trauma and health: Mind-body connections; Stress and non-infectious diseases; Stress and infectious diseases; Stress and psychological disorderWeek 3:Positive aspects of stress and trauma: Stress, trauma and posttraumatic growth; Factors influencing stress toleranceWeek 4:Coping processes and strategies 1 : Types of coping strategies; Coping strategies of limited value; Unconscious mind and defensive coping; Characteristics of constructive coping; physical ways of coping
Week 5:Coping processes and strategies 2: Mind-body strategies; Mental ways of coping; Coping with social support and meaning in life; Mindfulness and acceptanceWeek 6:Beyond stress and recovery: Positive mental health and well-being Week 7:Psychology of happiness: What is happiness? What makes us happy? Socio-economic factors and happiness; Positive emotionsWeek 8:Can we become happier? Genetic set-point and hedonic adaptation; Sustainable happiness model and intentional activities
Week 9:Happiness Activities 1: Expressing gratitude and positive thinking; Love and kindness; Avoiding overthinking and social comparisonWeek 10:Happiness Activities 2: Identifying signature strengths; Achieving happiness with “Flow”.Week 11:Is happiness sufficient? The concept of eudaimonic well-being; Self-determination and motivationWeek 12:Meaning and purpose in life: The concept of meaning in life and logo-therapy; Life goals