Course in Understanding Mental Health
Online USA
Course
DURATION
3 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free course
Mental health is just like physical health and can require treatment when compromised. This practical psychology course examines common mental illnesses, their causes, symptoms and available support and treatments. We show you how to identify signs of mental health problems and explain how to help and support anyone experiencing them. We also discuss self-care wellness techniques and lifestyle changes you can make to improve mental health.
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- Module 1: An Introduction to Mental Health
- Module 2: Course assessment
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Recognise the triggers and symptoms of depression and anxiety
- Explain how panic attacks and panic disorders can affect a person's quality of life
- Describe the symptoms and causes of Schizophrenia
- List the factors that help determine the success of a course of therapy
- Define ‘mental illness’ and describe its causes
- Discuss the impact of mental health on the economy
- Identify various forms of depression
- Compare the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
- Outline the self-help techniques and clinical treatment and therapy options commonly used for mental illnesses
- Describe the signs suicidal ideation and explain how to support those experiencing them
- Explain why people harm themselves and describe the treatment options used to help them
