Introduction to Psychology of Mental Health
About this ebook
We first discuss what is mental health, which is the absence of mental disorders. Then we discuss a few different types of mental disorders such as schizophrenia and depression, showing the biological, social and psychological factors behind each of the disorders. Then we discuss in detail stress, which is a common mental disorder that affects our well-being. We discuss theories of stress and how to combat stress using techniques such as logotherapy, CBT and positive psychology. We also discuss how our diet and physical activity affects our mental health.
It is hoped that reading these factors and techniques will enable the reader of how psychology can be applied to enhance one’s mental health in daily life.
About the author
Joy Bose is a data scientist by profession and also a part-time community well-being volunteer with National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore, India. He has more than 5 years of experience in giving well-being seminars and counseling men for men's community centers in Bangalore and New Delhi, India, affiliated with a Non-Governmental Organization called Save Indian Family Foundation. He has a diploma in creative hypnotherapy from Northern College of Creative Hypnotherapy, UK, has practiced mindfulness meditation for a number of years, received training as a well-being volunteer with NIMHANS, Bangalore, India and has completed a part time online master’s degree in psychology of Mental Health from King's College, London, UK.
Siva Prasad Bose is a retired electrical engineer and writer of introductory guides on aspects of law in India.
