Mental Health Literacy and Wellbeing

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Identify factors that contribute to physical, mental, and social health by defining and applying the concept of mental health literacy through multicultural, developmental, holistic, and wellness-informed perspectives, while increasing self-awareness of the ways identities, culture, and lived experiences influence mental health and well-being.

• Demonstrate the connections among different aspects of wellness and overall health by explaining how biological, psychological, social, cultural, environmental, and behavioral factors interact to influence the health and well-being of individuals and populations.

• Critically evaluate mental health information and media sources in a variety of formats by assessing the credibility, accuracy, bias, and evidence supporting information encountered in academic, professional, popular media, and digital environments.

• Integrate and cite sources accurately, using appropriate academic conventions and evidence-based practices in written and oral communication.

• Apply mental health literacy knowledge to reduce stigma and promote help-seeking by identifying evidence-based strategies that foster self-awareness, support others, and encourage appropriate use of mental health resources across diverse communities.

• Differentiate among school-, community-, and healthcare-based mental health professionals and related careers by describing their roles, scopes of practice, professional philosophies, and collaborative contributions to promoting mental health and well-being.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Class Attendance	30 points
Class Participation	20 points
Reflective Journals	50 points
MH Literacy Advocacy Toolkit	50 points
Resource Critique	50 points
Total	200 points

Grading Scale

Points	Percentage	Letter Grade
186-200	93% and above	A
180-185	90-92%	A-
174-179	87-89%	B+
166-173	83-86%	B
160-165	80-82%	B-
154-159	77-79%	C+
146-153	73-76%	C
140-145	70-72%	C-
134-139	67-69%	D+
126-133	63-66%	D
120-125	60-62%	D-
119 and below	Below 59%	F

Attendance/Participation:

Due to the experiential nature of this course, class attendance is required and essential for your learning. Students may miss up to three (3) class meetings during the semester without penalty. These absences include those due to illness, injury, personal emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances; therefore, students are encouraged to use them only when necessary. If you know you will miss class, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. You are responsible for obtaining course materials, completing missed assignments, and staying current with course content.

If you anticipate missing a significant number of classes due to extenuating circumstances (e.g., a medical condition or family emergency), please contact the instructor as soon as possible.

Each absence beyond the three (3) allowed absences will result in a 5-point deduction from your final course grade.

Arriving late or leaving class early disrupts the learning environment. Three instances of tardiness, early departure, or any combination of the two will be counted as one absence. Please arrive on time and remain in class until it is dismissed.

Attendance and class engagement are evaluated separately. Attendance reflects your physical presence in class, while class engagement reflects your active participation in the learning process.

Class engagement is assessed based on the quality and consistency of your participation. Engagement may include contributing to discussions, participating in class activities, collaborating with classmates, completing in-class writing, asking thoughtful questions, and demonstrating active involvement throughout the class session. Because this course addresses topics related to mental health, students are never required to share personal experiences. All perspectives are welcome when expressed respectfully.

Students are expected to remain engaged throughout each class session. Behaviors that demonstrate disengagement include using electronic devices for non-course purposes (e.g., texting, social media, or online shopping), sleeping, leaving class for extended periods, or otherwise not participating in course activities.

Students will receive two warnings regarding disengaged behavior during the semester. Upon the third occurrence, a 5-point deduction will be made from the final class engagement grade. Additional instances of disengagement may result in further point deductions at the instructor's discretion.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.