Class Wellness and Mental Health

Study the main mental disorders in adulthood, recognizing their signs, symptoms, and impact on functionality and quality of life. Understand the ethical and professional boundaries of practice within the field of Beauty care and Well-being when addressing psychological distress, thereby promoting a safe and responsible approach. Develop clinical observation skills that are essential for initial client assessment in well-being contexts.  Understand and apply ethical referral principles, ensuring effective coordination with specialized mental health services. Promote empathy, respect, and non-judgment, creating care environments that are centered on the client’s well-being.  

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Topic 1: Mental Health and Psychopathology Concepts of mental health and mental illness; Models for understanding psychopathology. Topic 2: Mood Disorders Major Depressive Disorder; Bipolar Disorder; Grief versus depression.. Topic 3: Anxiety Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder; Phobias and panic attacks; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Topic 4: Psychotic Disorders and Other Severe Conditions Schizophrenia; Schizoaffective Disorder; Disorganized behavior and signs of psychotic episodes. Topic 5: Addictive Behaviors Abuse and dependence on alcohol and other drugs; Topic 6: Other Relevant Conditions in the Aesthetic/beauty care and wellness Context Eating disorders; Body dysmorphia: obsession with perceived physical flaws; Personality disorders and inappropriate behavior during consultations. Topic 7: Ethical Professional Conduct in the Face of Psychological Distress

Theoretical-practical classes supported by videos and clinical reports; Case analysis and simulations; Guided readings and debates.

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