This is the tenth module of the course. It aims at introducing you to mental health and well-being, coping skills and the influence of cultural diversity on adjustment and mental health.
The first unit discusses the concept of mental health and its characteristics. The influences on mental health and the role of institutions like family, school, etc. on promotion of skills needed for adjustment and well-being have been discussed. The second unit on development of coping skills creates awareness of the stresses and challenges of life which affect individual's physical and mental health. The need for acquisition of coping skills has been highlighted. The way coping skills could be enhanced has also been discussed in this unit. The third unit introduces you to the factors inherent in the culture which influence adjustment. The cross-cultural encounters in culturally diverse populations often cause problem of adjustment which have implications for the skills needed by counsellors. The attitudes, values and skills underlying intercultural orientation which are important for the counsellor have been discussed.
There are self-check exercises and activities in every unit which will help you evaluate your progress through the module. Summary given at the end provides an overview of the unit, and references and additional readings give additional sources of information.
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