Coping with Uncertainty & Mental Resilience (Self and Others) (1cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

• Define mental resilience in the context of climate change from the point of view of the older person.
• Provide examples of direct and indirect effects of climate change on mental health and wellbeing.
• Describe the main factors contributing to resilience related to climate change in older people.
• Explain how change can be promoted at individual and community level based on the main theories of behavioural change.
• Identify opportunities to promote resilience and mental wellbeing based on nature contact and connectedness for older persons and Health and Social Care professionals.

Content

As the effects of climate change increase, it is increasingly important to understand its psychological impact on the ageing population. This will help you to support their mental health and resilience as well as your own.

The topics covered in the course include:
- mental resilience challenges for older people
- supporting mental resilience in older people in the context of acute climate-related shocks and long-term chronic stress situations
- strategies to support your own mental resilience.

This course is for you if you want to learn ways to support mental resilience in older people. It will also be useful in strengthening your own mental resilience.

Teaching methods

Independent online studies

Student workload

1 ECTS = 27 hours of study

Further information

The microcredential is implemented as part of the international chAnGE project. The study materials are provided via the Moodle platform of a partner university, which is why you will be directed to Webropol to accept the privacy statement. Without your consent, participation in the course is not possible. Karelia will transfer your name, email address, and information about the selected courses to the partner university. The course is at EQF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree level).