Mental Health Courses and Certifications

MedCerts

Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders

Comprehensive introduction to mental health care, covering ethical standards, historical and contemporary practices, theoretical approaches, and common disorders. Equips learners with essential knowledge for the field.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Making sense of mental health problems

40 ratings at OpenLearn

Over the past century there has been a radical shift in responses to people who experience mental health problems. In this free course, Making sense of mental health problems, you will learn about ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Exploring the relationship between anxiety and depression

18 ratings at OpenLearn

This free advanced level course, Exploring the relationship between anxiety and depression, serves as an introduction to masters level study in neurosciences and mental health. Focusing on anxiety ...

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Exploring depression

16 ratings at OpenLearn

This free advanced level course, Exploring depression, serves as an introduction to masters level study in neurosciences and mental health. Focusing on depression, you will consider key issues ...

• OpenLearn
• 7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Microcredential

Mental Health: Working with Children and Young People

Gain critical knowledge and practical skills to identify and address mental health issues in children and young people.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Able-Minded - Mental Health and People with Intellectual Disability

2 reviews

Gain an understanding of mental health issues and ethical decision-making for people with intellectual disability.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Medicalising Normality - The Difference Between Normal Problems and Genuine Diseases

Explore the fine line between normal problems and genuine diseases, examining diagnostic inflation and its implications for healthcare and society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mental Health and the COVID-19 Crisis: Impact and Policy Response

Explore the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in Australia, examining community profiles and evaluating the effectiveness of national policy responses like the coronavirus supplement.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wellbeing Education as a TREAT - Designing Engaging School-Based Programs

Innovative approach to school-based wellbeing education using the TREAT framework: Tangible, Relevant, Evidence-based, Alluring, and Transformational. Aims to inspire and empower youth in proactively shaping their mental health.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Su Bienestar También es Importante - Manejo del Estrés y las Emociones

Introducción sobre cómo las emociones y el estrés afectan el bienestar, con consejos prácticos para el autocuidado y la identificación de problemas emocionales. Presentado en español por un experto en psiquiatría.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introducing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in emergencies

2 reviews

Strengthen competencies to establish, support, and scale up Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in emergencies. Learn key approaches, tools, and practices for successful implementation and integration of MHPSS in humanitarian responses.

• OpenWHO
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Managing Study, Stress and Mental Health at University

1 review

Develop a clearer understanding of what mental health is, and learn how best to recognise and respond to mental health concerns, such as negative thoughts and behaviours, in yourself and others.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Colgate University

Medicating for Mental Health: Judicious Use of Psychiatric Drugs

1 review

Psychiatric medications are widely prescribed to treat psychological disorders. Learn how to effectively use these drugs to improve their ability to help.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mental Health

1 review

Explore key mental health conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, autism, dementia, and neurodegenerative diseases through animated explanations of symptoms, causes, and treatments.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Therapy in a Nutshell

Finding Purpose and Meaning to Overcome Anxiety - Break the Anxiety Cycle

1 review

Explore how finding purpose and meaning in life can be more fulfilling than pursuing happiness alone, and learn strategies to overcome anxiety through authentic living and personal growth.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video