Learn how to promote mental health, combat stigma, and improve self-awareness in this free online psychology 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.
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
Would you like to learn how to discuss the topic of mental health with people you care about and are concerned about with confidence and sensitivity? This skill requires a thorough understanding of mental health and mental illness. Mental health professionals help promote mental well-being and support people with mental problems in their recovery journey, which improves the overall mental health of communities. This psychology course explains the concept of mental health and establishes its importance in defining our quality of life and experience of our daily lives.
We examine a range of common mental health problems and show you how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental issues such as depression, anxiety, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and more. We then describe their probable causes and available treatment options. Have you ever encountered people with tendencies that lead to self-harm or suicidal ideation? This mental health course teaches you how to help such people and provide support with therapies and medication. We discuss the role of social stigma in isolating people struggling with mental health problems and go over common misconceptions regarding the behavior of mentally ill individuals. The course then explains how to increase awareness about mental health before it is too late.
Finally, we provide self-care tips on taking care of your mental well-being without medication by making changes to your lifestyle. This wellness course is designed for anyone who wants to make a difference. The more we understand mental health and mental illness, the more we can help support the recovery process and reduce social stigma. We show you how to become an advocate for positive change and reshape the narrative around mental health to create a healthier world where wellness is a priority for all. Sign up to learn how to manage the symptoms of mental health problems through self-care and compassionate support.
All Alison courses are free to enroll in, study, and complete. To successfully complete this certificate course and become an Alison graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
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