Learn how to manage mental well-being with this free online mental health diploma course that explores human psychology.
This psychology diploma course covers a range of mental health issues. Raising public awareness of such issues has become an important global healthcare goal over the last several decades. We examine the causes, symptoms, and treatments of various forms to let you understand how to preserve your own mental health and even help those around you. We use real-world examples to ground your new understanding of theory in practice.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define ‘normal’ behavior.
- Describe various neurotic and psychotic behavioural tendencies
- Outline therapeutic and drug interventions used to treat such disorders
- Describe the preconditions, signs and types of suicidal ideation and behaviors.
- Explain the methods used to manage a violent patient, whether armed or unarmed
- Identify what drives the effect of a particular substance on an individual
- Compare the long- and short-term effects of substance abuse
- Discuss stress management techniques and their use in mental health treatment
- Indicate the causes, signs and symptoms of burnout
- List the types of depression
- Outline the most common precipitating factors of violence
Mental health problems afflict roughly one in four adults and also affect those around them. This psychology diploma course studies the issues of stigma and discrimination and establishes the importance of promoting mental well-being.
The course begins by showing you how to tell people who exhibit ‘normal’ behavior apart from those suffering mental distress. We also explain how to identify a range of neurotic and psychotic behavioral tendencies. The course then moves on to the sensitive topic of suicide. We teach you how to identify the signs of suicidal thoughts and offer preventative measures that could save a life. We also cover a range of personality disorders, phobias, neurotic behaviors, and the complex questions surrounding substance abuse.
This course is not aimed just at mental health counselors and other healthcare or social work professionals but is also helpful for anyone who has experienced mental health issues personally or from a loved one. It also suits anyone who is interested in the mind, how it works, and how it breaks down. Sign up to greatly improve your chances of helping someone deal with serious mental health issues (including possibly yourself).
All Alison courses are free to enroll in, study, and complete. To successfully complete this diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
Once you have completed this diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
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- Great for your CV, professional social media profiles, and job applications.
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- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.